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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.72, 14,689.08 and 6,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.72, 14,689.08 and 6,168.12 is: 8,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.72 : 14,689.08 = 6,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.72/14,689.08 = 6,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.72x = 14,689.08 × 6,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.72x = 90,604,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,604,008.13/10,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.64

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