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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.33, 14,002.47 and 6,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.33, 14,002.47 and 6,166.80 is: 8,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.33 : 14,002.47 = 6,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.33/14,002.47 = 6,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.33x = 14,002.47 × 6,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.33x = 86,350,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350,432.00/10,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.51

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