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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.93, 14,009.84 and 6,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.93, 14,009.84 and 6,171.32 is: 8,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.93 : 14,009.84 = 6,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.93/14,009.84 = 6,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.93x = 14,009.84 × 6,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.93x = 86,459,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,459,104.88/10,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.04

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