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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.44, 14,305.74 and 6,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.44, 14,305.74 and 6,174.84 is: 8,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.44 : 14,305.74 = 6,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.44/14,305.74 = 6,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.44x = 14,305.74 × 6,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.44x = 88,335,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,335,655.58/10,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.31

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