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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.34, 15,143.14 and 6,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.34, 15,143.14 and 6,194.82 is: 8,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.34 : 15,143.14 = 6,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.34/15,143.14 = 6,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.34x = 15,143.14 × 6,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.34x = 93,809,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,809,067.83/10,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.82

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