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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.16, 14,060.16 and 6,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.16, 14,060.16 and 6,462 is: 8,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.16 : 14,060.16 = 6,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.16/14,060.16 = 6,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.16x = 14,060.16 × 6,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.16x = 90,856,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,856,753.92/10,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.13

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