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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.18, 14,068.11 and 6,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.18, 14,068.11 and 6,160.46 is: 8,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.18 : 14,068.11 = 6,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.18/14,068.11 = 6,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.18x = 14,068.11 × 6,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.18x = 86,665,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,665,958.59/10,194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.51

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