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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.53, 14,045.66 and 6,954.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.53, 14,045.66 and 6,954.95 is: 9,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.53 : 14,045.66 = 6,954.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.53/14,045.66 = 6,954.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.53x = 14,045.66 × 6,954.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.53x = 97,686,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,686,758.01/10,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.23

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