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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.83, 14,066.24 and 6,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.83, 14,066.24 and 6,159.10 is: 8,499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.83 : 14,066.24 = 6,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.83/14,066.24 = 6,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.83x = 14,066.24 × 6,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.83x = 86,635,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635,323.85/10,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.64

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