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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.42, 14,090.51 and 6,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.42, 14,090.51 and 6,232.84 is: 8,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.42 : 14,090.51 = 6,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.42/14,090.51 = 6,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.42x = 14,090.51 × 6,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.42x = 87,823,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,823,874.70/10,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.24

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