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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.89, 14,679.16 and 6,389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.89, 14,679.16 and 6,389.31 is: 8,818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.89 : 14,679.16 = 6,389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.89/14,679.16 = 6,389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.89x = 14,679.16 × 6,389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.89x = 93,789,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,789,703.78/10,635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.23

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