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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.05, 14,103.79 and 6,186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.05, 14,103.79 and 6,186.82 is: 8,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.05 : 14,103.79 = 6,186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.05/14,103.79 = 6,186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.05x = 14,103.79 × 6,186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.05x = 87,257,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,257,559.32/10,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.88

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