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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.09, 14,663.39 and 5,911.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.09, 14,663.39 and 5,911.37 is: 8,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.09 : 14,663.39 = 5,911.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.09/14,663.39 = 5,911.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.09x = 14,663.39 × 5,911.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.09x = 86,680,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,680,723.74/10,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.58

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