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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.08, 14,003.19 and 6,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.08, 14,003.19 and 6,168.44 is: 8,513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.08 : 14,003.19 = 6,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.08/14,003.19 = 6,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.08x = 14,003.19 × 6,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.08x = 86,377,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,377,767.31/10,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.42

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