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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,653.93, 14,702.21 and 6,177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,653.93, 14,702.21 and 6,177.57 is: 8,524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,653.93 : 14,702.21 = 6,177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,653.93/14,702.21 = 6,177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,653.93x = 14,702.21 × 6,177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,653.93x = 90,823,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,823,868.57/10,653.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.92

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