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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.64, 14,101.86 and 6,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.64, 14,101.86 and 6,184.84 is: 8,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.64 : 14,101.86 = 6,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.64/14,101.86 = 6,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.64x = 14,101.86 × 6,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.64x = 87,217,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,217,747.80/10,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.16

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