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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.16, 14,003 and 6,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.16, 14,003 and 6,168.44 is: 8,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.16 : 14,003 = 6,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.16/14,003 = 6,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.16x = 14,003 × 6,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.16x = 86,376,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376,665.32/10,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.08

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