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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.18, 14,063.98 and 6,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.18, 14,063.98 and 6,157.45 is: 8,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.18 : 14,063.98 = 6,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.18/14,063.98 = 6,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.18x = 14,063.98 × 6,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.18x = 86,598,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,598,218.23/10,191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.37

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