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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.86, 14,702.95 and 6,177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.86, 14,702.95 and 6,177.86 is: 8,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.86 : 14,702.95 = 6,177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.86/14,702.95 = 6,177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.86x = 14,702.95 × 6,177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.86x = 90,832,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,832,766.69/10,654.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.01

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