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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.93, 14,093.77 and 6,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.93, 14,093.77 and 6,232.20 is: 8,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.93 : 14,093.77 = 6,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.93/14,093.77 = 6,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.93x = 14,093.77 × 6,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.93x = 87,835,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,835,193.39/10,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.23

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