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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.56, 14,371.25 and 6,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.56, 14,371.25 and 6,167.96 is: 8,510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.56 : 14,371.25 = 6,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.56/14,371.25 = 6,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.56x = 14,371.25 × 6,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.56x = 88,641,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,641,223.29/10,415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.46

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