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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,523.62, 14,522.79 and 6,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,523.62, 14,522.79 and 6,277.60 is: 8,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,523.62 : 14,522.79 = 6,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,523.62/14,522.79 = 6,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,523.62x = 14,522.79 × 6,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,523.62x = 91,168,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168,266.50/10,523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.20

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