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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.97, 14,093.57 and 6,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.97, 14,093.57 and 6,235.43 is: 8,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.97 : 14,093.57 = 6,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.97/14,093.57 = 6,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.97x = 14,093.57 × 6,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.97x = 87,879,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,879,367.54/10,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.37

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