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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.20, 14,299.70 and 6,171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.20, 14,299.70 and 6,171.48 is: 8,513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.20 : 14,299.70 = 6,171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.20/14,299.70 = 6,171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.20x = 14,299.70 × 6,171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.20x = 88,250,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,250,312.56/10,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.28

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