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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.58, 14,047.56 and 6,202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.58, 14,047.56 and 6,202.94 is: 8,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.58 : 14,047.56 = 6,202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.58/14,047.56 = 6,202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.58x = 14,047.56 × 6,202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.58x = 87,136,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,136,101.59/10,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.06

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