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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.83, 14,391.95 and 6,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.83, 14,391.95 and 6,180.98 is: 8,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.83 : 14,391.95 = 6,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.83/14,391.95 = 6,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.83x = 14,391.95 × 6,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.83x = 88,956,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,956,252.25/10,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.02

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