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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.96, 14,061.70 and 6,411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.96, 14,061.70 and 6,411.14 is: 8,843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.96 : 14,061.70 = 6,411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.96/14,061.70 = 6,411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.96x = 14,061.70 × 6,411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.96x = 90,151,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,151,527.34/10,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,843.62

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