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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.62, 14,031.60 and 6,186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.62, 14,031.60 and 6,186.98 is: 8,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.62 : 14,031.60 = 6,186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.62/14,031.60 = 6,186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.62x = 14,031.60 × 6,186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.62x = 86,813,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,813,228.57/10,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.73

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