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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.53, 13,977.41 and 6,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.53, 13,977.41 and 6,146.97 is: 8,482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.53 : 13,977.41 = 6,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.53/13,977.41 = 6,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.53x = 13,977.41 × 6,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.53x = 85,918,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,918,719.95/10,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.84

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