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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.89, 14,671.95 and 7,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.89, 14,671.95 and 7,281.91 is: 10,036.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.89 : 14,671.95 = 7,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.89/14,671.95 = 7,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.89x = 14,671.95 × 7,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.89x = 106,839,746.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,839,746.06/10,644.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.72

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