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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.68, 15,266.52 and 6,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.68, 15,266.52 and 6,714.12 is: 10,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.68 : 15,266.52 = 6,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.68/15,266.52 = 6,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.68x = 15,266.52 × 6,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.68x = 102,501,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,501,247.26/10,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.18

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