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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.18, 14,335.26 and 6,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.18, 14,335.26 and 6,197 is: 8,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.18 : 14,335.26 = 6,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.18/14,335.26 = 6,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.18x = 14,335.26 × 6,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.18x = 88,835,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,835,606.22/10,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.14

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