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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.32, 14,048.60 and 6,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.32, 14,048.60 and 6,203.68 is: 8,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.32 : 14,048.60 = 6,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.32/14,048.60 = 6,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.32x = 14,048.60 × 6,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.32x = 87,153,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,153,018.85/10,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.09

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