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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.55, 14,050.52 and 6,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.55, 14,050.52 and 6,202.66 is: 8,559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.55 : 14,050.52 = 6,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.55/14,050.52 = 6,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.55x = 14,050.52 × 6,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.55x = 87,150,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,150,582.88/10,181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.66

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