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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.56, 14,033.88 and 6,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.56, 14,033.88 and 6,190.26 is: 8,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.56 : 14,033.88 = 6,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.56/14,033.88 = 6,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.56x = 14,033.88 × 6,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.56x = 86,873,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,873,366.01/10,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.33

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