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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.18, 14,293.17 and 6,166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.18, 14,293.17 and 6,166.86 is: 8,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.18 : 14,293.17 = 6,166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.18/14,293.17 = 6,166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.18x = 14,293.17 × 6,166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.18x = 88,143,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,143,978.35/10,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.24

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