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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.48, 14,023.40 and 6,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.48, 14,023.40 and 6,809.13 is: 9,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.48 : 14,023.40 = 6,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.48/14,023.40 = 6,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.48x = 14,023.40 × 6,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.48x = 95,487,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,487,119.60/10,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.89

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