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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.55, 14,025.60 and 6,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.55, 14,025.60 and 6,183.42 is: 8,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.55 : 14,025.60 = 6,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.55/14,025.60 = 6,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.55x = 14,025.60 × 6,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.55x = 86,726,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,726,175.55/10,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.90

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