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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.75, 14,002.52 and 6,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.75, 14,002.52 and 6,167.12 is: 8,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.75 : 14,002.52 = 6,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.75/14,002.52 = 6,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.75x = 14,002.52 × 6,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.75x = 86,355,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,355,120.29/10,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.62

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