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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.83, 14,068.54 and 6,214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.83, 14,068.54 and 6,214.49 is: 8,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.83 : 14,068.54 = 6,214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.83/14,068.54 = 6,214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.83x = 14,068.54 × 6,214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.83x = 87,428,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,428,801.14/10,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.80

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