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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.04, 14,095.52 and 6,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.04, 14,095.52 and 6,236.44 is: 8,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.04 : 14,095.52 = 6,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.04/14,095.52 = 6,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.04x = 14,095.52 × 6,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.04x = 87,905,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,905,864.75/10,213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.22

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