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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.40, 14,066.82 and 6,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.40, 14,066.82 and 6,001.56 is: 8,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.40 : 14,066.82 = 6,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.40/14,066.82 = 6,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.40x = 14,066.82 × 6,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.40x = 84,422,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422,864.24/10,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.11

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