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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.78, 14,016.09 and 6,617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.78, 14,016.09 and 6,617.86 is: 9,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.78 : 14,016.09 = 6,617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.78/14,016.09 = 6,617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.78x = 14,016.09 × 6,617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.78x = 92,756,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,756,521.37/10,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.17

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