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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.21, 14,665.15 and 5,911.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.21, 14,665.15 and 5,911.39 is: 8,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.21 : 14,665.15 = 5,911.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.21/14,665.15 = 5,911.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.21x = 14,665.15 × 5,911.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.21x = 86,691,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,691,421.06/10,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.50

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