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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.12, 14,302.68 and 6,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.12, 14,302.68 and 6,174.80 is: 8,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.12 : 14,302.68 = 6,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.12/14,302.68 = 6,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.12x = 14,302.68 × 6,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.12x = 88,316,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316,188.46/10,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.34

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