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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.69, 14,689.67 and 6,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.69, 14,689.67 and 6,171.04 is: 8,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.69 : 14,689.67 = 6,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.69/14,689.67 = 6,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.69x = 14,689.67 × 6,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.69x = 90,650,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,650,510.30/10,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.03

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