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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.91, 14,688.59 and 6,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.91, 14,688.59 and 6,170.26 is: 8,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.91 : 14,688.59 = 6,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.91/14,688.59 = 6,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.91x = 14,688.59 × 6,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.91x = 90,632,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,632,419.33/10,643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.96

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