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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.32, 14,095.91 and 6,236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.32, 14,095.91 and 6,236.74 is: 8,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.32 : 14,095.91 = 6,236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.32/14,095.91 = 6,236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.32x = 14,095.91 × 6,236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.32x = 87,912,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,912,525.73/10,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.63

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