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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.53, 13,985.37 and 6,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.53, 13,985.37 and 6,156.96 is: 8,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.53 : 13,985.37 = 6,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.53/13,985.37 = 6,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.53x = 13,985.37 × 6,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.53x = 86,107,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,107,363.68/10,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.11

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