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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.07, 14,001.16 and 6,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.07, 14,001.16 and 6,601.13 is: 9,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.07 : 14,001.16 = 6,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.07/14,001.16 = 6,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.07x = 14,001.16 × 6,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.07x = 92,423,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,423,444.31/10,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.08

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