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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.85, 14,096.70 and 6,236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.85, 14,096.70 and 6,236.51 is: 8,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.85 : 14,096.70 = 6,236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.85/14,096.70 = 6,236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.85x = 14,096.70 × 6,236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.85x = 87,914,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,914,140.03/10,216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.82

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