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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.72, 14,025.42 and 6,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.72, 14,025.42 and 6,183 is: 8,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.72 : 14,025.42 = 6,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.72/14,025.42 = 6,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.72x = 14,025.42 × 6,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.72x = 86,719,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,719,171.86/10,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.91

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