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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.58, 14,013.54 and 6,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.58, 14,013.54 and 6,175.94 is: 8,523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.58 : 14,013.54 = 6,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.58/14,013.54 = 6,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.58x = 14,013.54 × 6,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.58x = 86,546,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546,712.16/10,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.77

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