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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,957.71, 15,121.42 and 6,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,957.71, 15,121.42 and 6,177.66 is: 8,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,957.71 : 15,121.42 = 6,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,957.71/15,121.42 = 6,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,957.71x = 15,121.42 × 6,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,957.71x = 93,414,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,414,960.59/10,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.04

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