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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.33, 14,045.83 and 6,201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.33, 14,045.83 and 6,201.69 is: 8,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.33 : 14,045.83 = 6,201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.33/14,045.83 = 6,201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.33x = 14,045.83 × 6,201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.33x = 87,107,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107,883.45/10,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.33

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