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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.94, 14,977.15 and 6,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.94, 14,977.15 and 6,316.76 is: 8,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.94 : 14,977.15 = 6,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.94/14,977.15 = 6,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.94x = 14,977.15 × 6,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.94x = 94,606,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,606,999.72/10,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.17

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