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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.83, 14,008.68 and 6,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.83, 14,008.68 and 6,171.30 is: 8,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.83 : 14,008.68 = 6,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.83/14,008.68 = 6,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.83x = 14,008.68 × 6,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.83x = 86,451,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451,766.88/10,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.72

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