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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,172.46, 14,035.23 and 6,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,172.46, 14,035.23 and 6,193.74 is: 8,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,172.46 : 14,035.23 = 6,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,172.46/14,035.23 = 6,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,172.46x = 14,035.23 × 6,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,172.46x = 86,930,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930,565.46/10,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.68

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