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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.56, 14,297.60 and 6,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.56, 14,297.60 and 6,165 is: 8,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.56 : 14,297.60 = 6,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.56/14,297.60 = 6,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.56x = 14,297.60 × 6,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.56x = 88,144,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,144,704/10,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.18

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