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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.76, 14,700.78 and 6,179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.76, 14,700.78 and 6,179.11 is: 8,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.76 : 14,700.78 = 6,179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.76/14,700.78 = 6,179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.76x = 14,700.78 × 6,179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.76x = 90,837,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,837,699.95/10,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.15

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