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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.77, 14,096.54 and 6,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.77, 14,096.54 and 6,237.18 is: 8,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.77 : 14,096.54 = 6,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.77/14,096.54 = 6,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.77x = 14,096.54 × 6,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.77x = 87,922,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,922,596.70/10,213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.24

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