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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.47, 13,977.95 and 6,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.47, 13,977.95 and 6,149.36 is: 8,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.47 : 13,977.95 = 6,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.47/13,977.95 = 6,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.47x = 13,977.95 × 6,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.47x = 85,955,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,955,450.81/10,130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.85

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