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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.35, 14,040.54 and 6,197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.35, 14,040.54 and 6,197.01 is: 8,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.35 : 14,040.54 = 6,197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.35/14,040.54 = 6,197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.35x = 14,040.54 × 6,197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.35x = 87,009,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,009,314.13/10,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.31

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