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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.88, 14,050.23 and 6,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.88, 14,050.23 and 6,202.50 is: 8,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.88 : 14,050.23 = 6,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.88/14,050.23 = 6,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.88x = 14,050.23 × 6,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.88x = 87,146,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,146,551.58/10,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.98

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