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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.20, 14,096.88 and 6,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.20, 14,096.88 and 6,237 is: 8,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.20 : 14,096.88 = 6,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.20/14,096.88 = 6,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.20x = 14,096.88 × 6,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.20x = 87,922,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,922,240.56/10,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.69

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