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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.72, 14,562.90 and 6,077.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.72, 14,562.90 and 6,077.27 is: 8,386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.72 : 14,562.90 = 6,077.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.72/14,562.90 = 6,077.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.72x = 14,562.90 × 6,077.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.72x = 88,502,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,502,572.08/10,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.71

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