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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.67, 14,688.53 and 6,169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.67, 14,688.53 and 6,169.83 is: 8,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.67 : 14,688.53 = 6,169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.67/14,688.53 = 6,169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.67x = 14,688.53 × 6,169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.67x = 90,625,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,625,628.76/10,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.71

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