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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.83, 14,012.96 and 6,175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.83, 14,012.96 and 6,175.11 is: 8,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.83 : 14,012.96 = 6,175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.83/14,012.96 = 6,175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.83x = 14,012.96 × 6,175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.83x = 86,531,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531,538.55/10,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.06

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