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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.58, 14,014.92 and 6,176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.58, 14,014.92 and 6,176.94 is: 8,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.58 : 14,014.92 = 6,176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.58/14,014.92 = 6,176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.58x = 14,014.92 × 6,176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.58x = 86,569,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,569,319.94/10,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.15

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