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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.87, 14,691.33 and 7,670.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.87, 14,691.33 and 7,670.55 is: 10,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.87 : 14,691.33 = 7,670.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.87/14,691.33 = 7,670.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.87x = 14,691.33 × 7,670.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.87x = 112,690,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,690,581.33/10,644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.37

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