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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.57, 14,304.40 and 6,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.57, 14,304.40 and 6,173.82 is: 8,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.57 : 14,304.40 = 6,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.57/14,304.40 = 6,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.57x = 14,304.40 × 6,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.57x = 88,312,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,312,775.37/10,365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.82

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