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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.21, 14,698.73 and 6,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.21, 14,698.73 and 6,177.62 is: 8,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.21 : 14,698.73 = 6,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.21/14,698.73 = 6,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.21x = 14,698.73 × 6,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.21x = 90,803,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,803,137.93/10,651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.15

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