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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.62, 14,028.84 and 6,184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.62, 14,028.84 and 6,184.98 is: 8,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.62 : 14,028.84 = 6,184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.62/14,028.84 = 6,184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.62x = 14,028.84 × 6,184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.62x = 86,768,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,768,094.82/10,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.97

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