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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.08, 14,051.01 and 6,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.08, 14,051.01 and 6,205.44 is: 8,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.08 : 14,051.01 = 6,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.08/14,051.01 = 6,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.08x = 14,051.01 × 6,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.08x = 87,192,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,192,699.49/10,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.51

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