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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.92, 14,656.26 and 6,371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.92, 14,656.26 and 6,371.17 is: 8,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.92 : 14,656.26 = 6,371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.92/14,656.26 = 6,371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.92x = 14,656.26 × 6,371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.92x = 93,377,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,377,450.74/10,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.67

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