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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.83, 14,393.32 and 6,181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.83, 14,393.32 and 6,181.98 is: 8,530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.83 : 14,393.32 = 6,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.83/14,393.32 = 6,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.83x = 14,393.32 × 6,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.83x = 88,979,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,979,216.37/10,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.41

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