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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.79, 14,089.03 and 6,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.79, 14,089.03 and 6,017.23 is: 8,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.79 : 14,089.03 = 6,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.79/14,089.03 = 6,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.79x = 14,089.03 × 6,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.79x = 84,776,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,776,933.99/10,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.49

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