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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.24, 14,022.62 and 6,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.24, 14,022.62 and 6,180.58 is: 8,530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.24 : 14,022.62 = 6,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.24/14,022.62 = 6,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.24x = 14,022.62 × 6,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.24x = 86,667,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,667,895.08/10,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.11

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