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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.31, 14,293.47 and 6,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.31, 14,293.47 and 6,165.75 is: 8,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.31 : 14,293.47 = 6,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.31/14,293.47 = 6,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.31x = 14,293.47 × 6,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.31x = 88,129,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,129,962.65/10,358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.14

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