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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.04, 14,052.69 and 6,406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.04, 14,052.69 and 6,406.29 is: 8,845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.04 : 14,052.69 = 6,406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.04/14,052.69 = 6,406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.04x = 14,052.69 × 6,406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.04x = 90,025,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,025,607.42/10,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.95

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