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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.84, 14,035.56 and 6,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.84, 14,035.56 and 6,139.28 is: 8,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.84 : 14,035.56 = 6,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.84/14,035.56 = 6,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.84x = 14,035.56 × 6,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.84x = 86,168,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,168,232.80/10,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.92

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