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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.56, 14,664.97 and 5,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.56, 14,664.97 and 5,911.14 is: 8,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.56 : 14,664.97 = 5,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.56/14,664.97 = 5,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.56x = 14,664.97 × 5,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.56x = 86,686,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,686,690.77/10,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.55

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