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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.26, 14,698.71 and 6,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.26, 14,698.71 and 6,177.60 is: 8,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.26 : 14,698.71 = 6,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.26/14,698.71 = 6,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.26x = 14,698.71 × 6,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.26x = 90,802,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,802,750.90/10,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.07

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