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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.62, 14,313.03 and 6,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.62, 14,313.03 and 6,182.30 is: 8,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.62 : 14,313.03 = 6,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.62/14,313.03 = 6,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.62x = 14,313.03 × 6,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.62x = 88,487,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,487,445.37/10,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.69

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