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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.34, 14,005.24 and 6,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.34, 14,005.24 and 6,168.80 is: 8,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.34 : 14,005.24 = 6,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.34/14,005.24 = 6,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.34x = 14,005.24 × 6,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.34x = 86,395,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395,524.51/10,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.27

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