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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.96, 14,420.08 and 6,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.96, 14,420.08 and 6,201.88 is: 8,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.96 : 14,420.08 = 6,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.96/14,420.08 = 6,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.96x = 14,420.08 × 6,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.96x = 89,431,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,431,605.75/10,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.26

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