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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.77, 14,690.19 and 6,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.77, 14,690.19 and 6,170.32 is: 8,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.77 : 14,690.19 = 6,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.77/14,690.19 = 6,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.77x = 14,690.19 × 6,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.77x = 90,643,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,643,173.16/10,643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.08

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