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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.02, 14,058.16 and 6,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.02, 14,058.16 and 6,207.44 is: 8,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.02 : 14,058.16 = 6,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.02/14,058.16 = 6,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.02x = 14,058.16 × 6,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.02x = 87,265,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,265,098.90/10,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.31

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