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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.32, 14,090.39 and 6,232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.32, 14,090.39 and 6,232.74 is: 8,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.32 : 14,090.39 = 6,232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.32/14,090.39 = 6,232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.32x = 14,090.39 × 6,232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.32x = 87,821,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,821,706.20/10,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.11

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