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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.35, 14,060.15 and 6,650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.35, 14,060.15 and 6,650.09 is: 9,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.35 : 14,060.15 = 6,650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.35/14,060.15 = 6,650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.35x = 14,060.15 × 6,650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.35x = 93,501,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,501,262.91/10,186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.07

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