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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.38, 14,048.16 and 6,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.38, 14,048.16 and 6,201 is: 8,556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.38 : 14,048.16 = 6,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.38/14,048.16 = 6,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.38x = 14,048.16 × 6,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.38x = 87,112,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,112,640.16/10,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.91

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