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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.07, 14,023.51 and 6,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.07, 14,023.51 and 6,182.75 is: 8,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.07 : 14,023.51 = 6,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.07/14,023.51 = 6,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.07x = 14,023.51 × 6,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.07x = 86,703,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703,876.05/10,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.95

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