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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.14, 14,099.79 and 6,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.14, 14,099.79 and 6,183.34 is: 8,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.14 : 14,099.79 = 6,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.14/14,099.79 = 6,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.14x = 14,099.79 × 6,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.14x = 87,183,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,183,795.50/10,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.09

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