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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.93, 14,092.39 and 6,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.93, 14,092.39 and 6,231.20 is: 8,599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.93 : 14,092.39 = 6,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.93/14,092.39 = 6,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.93x = 14,092.39 × 6,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.93x = 87,812,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,812,500.57/10,210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.85

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