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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.84, 14,688.01 and 6,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.84, 14,688.01 and 6,168.73 is: 8,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.84 : 14,688.01 = 6,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.84/14,688.01 = 6,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.84x = 14,688.01 × 6,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.84x = 90,606,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,606,306.46/10,645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.96

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