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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.11, 14,073.57 and 6,217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.11, 14,073.57 and 6,217.65 is: 8,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.11 : 14,073.57 = 6,217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.11/14,073.57 = 6,217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.11x = 14,073.57 × 6,217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.11x = 87,504,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,504,532.51/10,195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.99

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