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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.96, 13,985.46 and 6,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.96, 13,985.46 and 6,157.62 is: 8,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.96 : 13,985.46 = 6,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.96/13,985.46 = 6,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.96x = 13,985.46 × 6,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.96x = 86,117,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,117,148.21/10,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.52

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