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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.41, 14,035.77 and 6,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.41, 14,035.77 and 6,192 is: 8,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.41 : 14,035.77 = 6,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.41/14,035.77 = 6,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.41x = 14,035.77 × 6,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.41x = 86,909,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,909,487.84/10,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.49

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