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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.23, 14,689.35 and 5,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.23, 14,689.35 and 5,864.48 is: 8,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.23 : 14,689.35 = 5,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.23/14,689.35 = 5,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.23x = 14,689.35 × 5,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.23x = 86,145,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,145,369.97/10,644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.15

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