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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.93, 14,091.01 and 6,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.93, 14,091.01 and 6,230.20 is: 8,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.93 : 14,091.01 = 6,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.93/14,091.01 = 6,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.93x = 14,091.01 × 6,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.93x = 87,789,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,789,810.50/10,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.47

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