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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.04, 14,060.52 and 6,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.04, 14,060.52 and 6,412.32 is: 8,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.04 : 14,060.52 = 6,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.04/14,060.52 = 6,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.04x = 14,060.52 × 6,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.04x = 90,160,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,160,553.61/10,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.12

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