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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.94, 14,313.62 and 6,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.94, 14,313.62 and 6,601.72 is: 9,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.94 : 14,313.62 = 6,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.94/14,313.62 = 6,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.94x = 14,313.62 × 6,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.94x = 94,494,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,494,511.43/10,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.32

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