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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.89, 14,091.23 and 6,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.89, 14,091.23 and 6,175.72 is: 8,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.89 : 14,091.23 = 6,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.89/14,091.23 = 6,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.89x = 14,091.23 × 6,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.89x = 87,023,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,023,490.94/10,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.29

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