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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.55, 14,051.90 and 6,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.55, 14,051.90 and 6,203.66 is: 8,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.55 : 14,051.90 = 6,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.55/14,051.90 = 6,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.55x = 14,051.90 × 6,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.55x = 87,173,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,173,209.95/10,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.04

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