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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.78, 14,053.23 and 6,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.78, 14,053.23 and 6,206.22 is: 8,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.78 : 14,053.23 = 6,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.78/14,053.23 = 6,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.78x = 14,053.23 × 6,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.78x = 87,217,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,217,437.09/10,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.19

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