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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.42, 14,080.40 and 6,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.42, 14,080.40 and 6,614.08 is: 9,132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.42 : 14,080.40 = 6,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.42/14,080.40 = 6,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.42x = 14,080.40 × 6,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.42x = 93,128,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,128,848.56/10,197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.59

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