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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.58, 14,700.03 and 6,177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.58, 14,700.03 and 6,177.79 is: 8,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.58 : 14,700.03 = 6,177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.58/14,700.03 = 6,177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.58x = 14,700.03 × 6,177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.58x = 90,813,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,813,698.33/10,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.04

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