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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.16, 14,040.12 and 6,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.16, 14,040.12 and 6,196.60 is: 8,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.16 : 14,040.12 = 6,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.16/14,040.12 = 6,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.16x = 14,040.12 × 6,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.16x = 87,001,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,001,007.59/10,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.01

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