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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.94, 14,030.58 and 6,133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.94, 14,030.58 and 6,133.74 is: 8,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.94 : 14,030.58 = 6,133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.94/14,030.58 = 6,133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.94x = 14,030.58 × 6,133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.94x = 86,059,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,059,929.77/10,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.68

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