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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.96, 13,993.51 and 6,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.96, 13,993.51 and 6,162.84 is: 8,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.96 : 13,993.51 = 6,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.96/13,993.51 = 6,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.96x = 13,993.51 × 6,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.96x = 86,239,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,239,763.17/10,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.26

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