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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.56, 14,041.40 and 6,195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.56, 14,041.40 and 6,195.03 is: 8,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.56 : 14,041.40 = 6,195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.56/14,041.40 = 6,195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.56x = 14,041.40 × 6,195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.56x = 86,986,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986,863.27/10,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.45

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