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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.33, 14,047.21 and 6,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.33, 14,047.21 and 6,202.69 is: 8,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.33 : 14,047.21 = 6,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.33/14,047.21 = 6,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.33x = 14,047.21 × 6,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.33x = 87,130,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,130,488.99/10,180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.71

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