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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.93, 14,015.36 and 6,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.93, 14,015.36 and 6,175.32 is: 8,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.93 : 14,015.36 = 6,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.93/14,015.36 = 6,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.93x = 14,015.36 × 6,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.93x = 86,549,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,549,231.96/10,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.56

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