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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.72, 14,297.16 and 6,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.72, 14,297.16 and 6,168.16 is: 8,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.72 : 14,297.16 = 6,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.72/14,297.16 = 6,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.72x = 14,297.16 × 6,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.72x = 88,187,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,187,170.43/10,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.68

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