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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.04, 14,664.96 and 5,911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.04, 14,664.96 and 5,911.52 is: 8,157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.04 : 14,664.96 = 5,911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.04/14,664.96 = 5,911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.04x = 14,664.96 × 5,911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.04x = 86,692,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692,204.34/10,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.70

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