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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.08, 14,052.96 and 6,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.08, 14,052.96 and 6,406.56 is: 8,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.08 : 14,052.96 = 6,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.08/14,052.96 = 6,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.08x = 14,052.96 × 6,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.08x = 90,031,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,031,131.42/10,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,843.85

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