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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.98, 14,186.39 and 6,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.98, 14,186.39 and 6,088.23 is: 8,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.98 : 14,186.39 = 6,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.98/14,186.39 = 6,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.98x = 14,186.39 × 6,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.98x = 86,369,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,369,974.75/10,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.76

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