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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.44, 14,697.78 and 6,174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.44, 14,697.78 and 6,174.27 is: 8,519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.44 : 14,697.78 = 6,174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.44/14,697.78 = 6,174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.44x = 14,697.78 × 6,174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.44x = 90,748,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,748,062.12/10,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.79

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