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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.34, 14,699.15 and 6,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.34, 14,699.15 and 6,177.59 is: 8,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.34 : 14,699.15 = 6,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.34/14,699.15 = 6,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.34x = 14,699.15 × 6,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.34x = 90,805,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,805,248.55/10,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.44

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