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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.32, 14,051.36 and 6,205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.32, 14,051.36 and 6,205.68 is: 8,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.32 : 14,051.36 = 6,205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.32/14,051.36 = 6,205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.32x = 14,051.36 × 6,205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.32x = 87,198,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198,243.72/10,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.85

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