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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.95, 14,688.32 and 6,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.95, 14,688.32 and 6,167.90 is: 8,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.95 : 14,688.32 = 6,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.95/14,688.32 = 6,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.95x = 14,688.32 × 6,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.95x = 90,595,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595,984.65/10,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.70

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