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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.15, 14,038.36 and 6,193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.15, 14,038.36 and 6,193.53 is: 8,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.15 : 14,038.36 = 6,193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.15/14,038.36 = 6,193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.15x = 14,038.36 × 6,193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.15x = 86,946,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946,988.33/10,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.40

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