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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.22, 14,388.66 and 6,177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.22, 14,388.66 and 6,177.54 is: 8,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.22 : 14,388.66 = 6,177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.22/14,388.66 = 6,177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.22x = 14,388.66 × 6,177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.22x = 88,886,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,886,522.70/10,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.47

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