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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.21, 14,977.16 and 6,603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.21, 14,977.16 and 6,603.57 is: 9,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.21 : 14,977.16 = 6,603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.21/14,977.16 = 6,603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.21x = 14,977.16 × 6,603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.21x = 98,902,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,902,724.46/10,852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.60

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