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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.16, 14,871.30 and 6,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.16, 14,871.30 and 6,584.60 is: 9,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.16 : 14,871.30 = 6,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.16/14,871.30 = 6,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.16x = 14,871.30 × 6,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.16x = 97,921,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,921,487.62/10,777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.02

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