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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.44, 14,691.30 and 6,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.44, 14,691.30 and 6,171.08 is: 8,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.44 : 14,691.30 = 6,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.44/14,691.30 = 6,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.44x = 14,691.30 × 6,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.44x = 90,661,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,661,187.60/10,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,517.23

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