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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.84, 14,023.44 and 6,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.84, 14,023.44 and 6,181.18 is: 8,530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.84 : 14,023.44 = 6,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.84/14,023.44 = 6,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.84x = 14,023.44 × 6,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.84x = 86,681,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,681,406.86/10,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.93

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