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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.30, 14,026.94 and 6,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.30, 14,026.94 and 6,131.10 is: 8,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.30 : 14,026.94 = 6,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.30/14,026.94 = 6,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.30x = 14,026.94 × 6,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.30x = 86,000,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,000,616.77/10,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,461.05

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