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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.12, 14,023.58 and 6,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.12, 14,023.58 and 6,180.59 is: 8,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.12 : 14,023.58 = 6,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.12/14,023.58 = 6,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.12x = 14,023.58 × 6,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.12x = 86,673,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,673,897.29/10,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.80

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