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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,646.82, 14,689.44 and 6,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,646.82, 14,689.44 and 6,170.34 is: 8,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,646.82 : 14,689.44 = 6,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,646.82/14,689.44 = 6,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,646.82x = 14,689.44 × 6,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,646.82x = 90,638,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,638,839.21/10,646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.23

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