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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.86, 14,013.06 and 6,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.86, 14,013.06 and 6,182.76 is: 8,528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.86 : 14,013.06 = 6,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.86/14,013.06 = 6,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.86x = 14,013.06 × 6,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.86x = 86,639,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,639,386.85/10,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.46

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