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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.58, 14,690.93 and 6,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.58, 14,690.93 and 6,396.71 is: 8,827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.58 : 14,690.93 = 6,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.58/14,690.93 = 6,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.58x = 14,690.93 × 6,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.58x = 93,973,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,973,600.72/10,645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.48

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