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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.31, 14,693.44 and 6,110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.31, 14,693.44 and 6,110.73 is: 8,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.31 : 14,693.44 = 6,110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.31/14,693.44 = 6,110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.31x = 14,693.44 × 6,110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.31x = 89,787,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,787,644.61/10,647.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.89

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