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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.22, 14,977.16 and 6,603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.22, 14,977.16 and 6,603.58 is: 9,113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.22 : 14,977.16 = 6,603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.22/14,977.16 = 6,603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.22x = 14,977.16 × 6,603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.22x = 98,902,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,902,874.23/10,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.61

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