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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.88, 14,042.58 and 6,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.88, 14,042.58 and 6,196.57 is: 8,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.88 : 14,042.58 = 6,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.88/14,042.58 = 6,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.88x = 14,042.58 × 6,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.88x = 87,015,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015,829.95/10,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.03

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