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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.43, 14,013.29 and 6,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.43, 14,013.29 and 6,173.82 is: 8,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.43 : 14,013.29 = 6,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.43/14,013.29 = 6,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.43x = 14,013.29 × 6,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.43x = 86,515,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,515,429.13/10,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.49

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