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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.94, 14,056.56 and 6,151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.94, 14,056.56 and 6,151.95 is: 8,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.94 : 14,056.56 = 6,151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.94/14,056.56 = 6,151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.94x = 14,056.56 × 6,151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.94x = 86,475,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,475,254.29/10,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.50

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