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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.47, 14,368.72 and 6,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.47, 14,368.72 and 6,166.02 is: 8,507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.47 : 14,368.72 = 6,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.47/14,368.72 = 6,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.47x = 14,368.72 × 6,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.47x = 88,597,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,597,814.89/10,414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.18

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