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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.85, 14,067.43 and 6,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.85, 14,067.43 and 6,214.72 is: 8,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.85 : 14,067.43 = 6,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.85/14,067.43 = 6,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.85x = 14,067.43 × 6,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.85x = 87,425,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,425,138.57/10,193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.26

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