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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.83, 14,391.90 and 6,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.83, 14,391.90 and 6,181.02 is: 8,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.83 : 14,391.90 = 6,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.83/14,391.90 = 6,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.83x = 14,391.90 × 6,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.83x = 88,956,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,956,621.74/10,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.06

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