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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.67, 14,006.55 and 6,170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.67, 14,006.55 and 6,170.05 is: 8,514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.67 : 14,006.55 = 6,170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.67/14,006.55 = 6,170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.67x = 14,006.55 × 6,170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.67x = 86,421,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,113.83/10,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.67

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