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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.97, 14,091.29 and 6,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.97, 14,091.29 and 6,231.44 is: 8,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.97 : 14,091.29 = 6,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.97/14,091.29 = 6,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.97x = 14,091.29 × 6,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.97x = 87,808,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,808,926.54/10,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.47

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