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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.27, 14,389.57 and 5,647.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.27, 14,389.57 and 5,647.11 is: 7,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.27 : 14,389.57 = 5,647.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.27/14,389.57 = 5,647.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.27x = 14,389.57 × 5,647.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.27x = 81,259,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,420.43/10,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.97

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