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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.32, 14,050.91 and 6,829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.32, 14,050.91 and 6,829.74 is: 9,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.32 : 14,050.91 = 6,829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.32/14,050.91 = 6,829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.32x = 14,050.91 × 6,829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.32x = 95,964,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,964,070.63/10,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.50

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