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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.49, 14,666.25 and 5,847.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.49, 14,666.25 and 5,847.21 is: 8,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.49 : 14,666.25 = 5,847.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.49/14,666.25 = 5,847.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.49x = 14,666.25 × 5,847.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.49x = 85,756,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,756,643.66/10,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.33

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