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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.50, 14,389.97 and 6,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.50, 14,389.97 and 6,177.23 is: 8,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.50 : 14,389.97 = 6,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.50/14,389.97 = 6,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.50x = 14,389.97 × 6,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.50x = 88,890,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,890,051.55/10,426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.40

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