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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.74, 14,020.87 and 6,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.74, 14,020.87 and 6,332.02 is: 8,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.74 : 14,020.87 = 6,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.74/14,020.87 = 6,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.74x = 14,020.87 × 6,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.74x = 88,780,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,780,486.92/10,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.60

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