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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.58, 14,096.26 and 6,236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.58, 14,096.26 and 6,236.99 is: 8,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.58 : 14,096.26 = 6,236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.58/14,096.26 = 6,236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.58x = 14,096.26 × 6,236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.58x = 87,918,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,918,232.66/10,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.98

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