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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.03, 14,022.42 and 6,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.03, 14,022.42 and 6,127.84 is: 8,456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.03 : 14,022.42 = 6,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.03/14,022.42 = 6,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.03x = 14,022.42 × 6,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.03x = 85,927,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,927,140.72/10,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,456.54

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