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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.58, 14,060.07 and 6,661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.58, 14,060.07 and 6,661.02 is: 9,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.58 : 14,060.07 = 6,661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.58/14,060.07 = 6,661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.58x = 14,060.07 × 6,661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.58x = 93,654,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,654,407.47/10,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.00

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