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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.29, 14,665.91 and 5,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.29, 14,665.91 and 5,911.88 is: 8,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.29 : 14,665.91 = 5,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.29/14,665.91 = 5,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.29x = 14,665.91 × 5,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.29x = 86,702,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,702,997.12/10,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.52

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