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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.36, 14,036.58 and 6,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.36, 14,036.58 and 6,193.80 is: 8,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.36 : 14,036.58 = 6,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.36/14,036.58 = 6,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.36x = 14,036.58 × 6,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.36x = 86,939,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,939,769.20/10,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.35

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