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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.64, 13,975.20 and 6,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.64, 13,975.20 and 6,149.44 is: 8,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.64 : 13,975.20 = 6,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.64/13,975.20 = 6,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.64x = 13,975.20 × 6,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.64x = 85,939,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,939,653.89/10,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.82

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