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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.93, 14,089.63 and 6,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.93, 14,089.63 and 6,229.20 is: 8,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.93 : 14,089.63 = 6,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.93/14,089.63 = 6,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.93x = 14,089.63 × 6,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.93x = 87,767,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,767,123.20/10,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.09

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