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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.18, 13,996.18 and 6,165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.18, 13,996.18 and 6,165.66 is: 8,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.18 : 13,996.18 = 6,165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.18/13,996.18 = 6,165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.18x = 13,996.18 × 6,165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.18x = 86,295,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,295,687.18/10,145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.08

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