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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.36, 14,017.89 and 6,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.36, 14,017.89 and 6,186.25 is: 8,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.36 : 14,017.89 = 6,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.36/14,017.89 = 6,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.36x = 14,017.89 × 6,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.36x = 86,718,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,718,172.01/10,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.27

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