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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.37, 14,698.95 and 6,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.37, 14,698.95 and 6,177.77 is: 8,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.37 : 14,698.95 = 6,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.37/14,698.95 = 6,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.37x = 14,698.95 × 6,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.37x = 90,806,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,806,732.34/10,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.36

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