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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.09, 14,665.65 and 5,911.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.09, 14,665.65 and 5,911.67 is: 8,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.09 : 14,665.65 = 5,911.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.09/14,665.65 = 5,911.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.09x = 14,665.65 × 5,911.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.09x = 86,698,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,698,483.14/10,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.25

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