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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.72, 14,690.46 and 6,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.72, 14,690.46 and 6,169.12 is: 8,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.72 : 14,690.46 = 6,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.72/14,690.46 = 6,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.72x = 14,690.46 × 6,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.72x = 90,627,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,627,210.60/10,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.02

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