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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.63, 15,926.27 and 5,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.63, 15,926.27 and 5,351.16 is: 8,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.63 : 15,926.27 = 5,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.63/15,926.27 = 5,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.63x = 15,926.27 × 5,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.63x = 85,224,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,224,071.02/10,614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.92

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