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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.64, 14,100.48 and 6,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.64, 14,100.48 and 6,183.84 is: 8,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.64 : 14,100.48 = 6,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.64/14,100.48 = 6,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.64x = 14,100.48 × 6,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.64x = 87,195,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,195,112.24/10,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.78

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