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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.53, 14,089.59 and 6,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.53, 14,089.59 and 6,677.78 is: 9,212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.53 : 14,089.59 = 6,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.53/14,089.59 = 6,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.53x = 14,089.59 × 6,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.53x = 94,087,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087,111.86/10,212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.91

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