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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.89, 14,688.48 and 6,167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.89, 14,688.48 and 6,167.54 is: 8,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.89 : 14,688.48 = 6,167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.89/14,688.48 = 6,167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.89x = 14,688.48 × 6,167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.89x = 90,591,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,591,787.94/10,643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.16

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