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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.89, 14,681.92 and 6,391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.89, 14,681.92 and 6,391.31 is: 8,820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.89 : 14,681.92 = 6,391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.89/14,681.92 = 6,391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.89x = 14,681.92 × 6,391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.89x = 93,836,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,836,702.12/10,637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.99

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