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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.06, 13,990.17 and 6,556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.06, 13,990.17 and 6,556.29 is: 9,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.06 : 13,990.17 = 6,556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.06/13,990.17 = 6,556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.06x = 13,990.17 × 6,556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.06x = 91,723,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,723,625.61/10,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.32

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