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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.81, 14,350.59 and 6,206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.81, 14,350.59 and 6,206.25 is: 8,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.81 : 14,350.59 = 6,206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.81/14,350.59 = 6,206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.81x = 14,350.59 × 6,206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.81x = 89,063,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,063,349.19/10,398.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.76

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