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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.96, 14,035.26 and 6,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.96, 14,035.26 and 6,820.24 is: 9,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.96 : 14,035.26 = 6,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.96/14,035.26 = 6,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.96x = 14,035.26 × 6,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.96x = 95,723,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,723,841.66/10,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.01

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