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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.68, 14,023.20 and 6,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.68, 14,023.20 and 6,183.76 is: 8,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.68 : 14,023.20 = 6,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.68/14,023.20 = 6,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.68x = 14,023.20 × 6,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.68x = 86,716,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,716,103.23/10,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.96

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