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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.96, 14,089.89 and 6,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.96, 14,089.89 and 6,232.38 is: 8,601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.96 : 14,089.89 = 6,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.96/14,089.89 = 6,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.96x = 14,089.89 × 6,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.96x = 87,813,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,813,548.64/10,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.62

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