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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.97, 14,021.37 and 6,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.97, 14,021.37 and 6,385.23 is: 8,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.97 : 14,021.37 = 6,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.97/14,021.37 = 6,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.97x = 14,021.37 × 6,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.97x = 89,529,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,529,672.37/10,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.53

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