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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.58, 14,665.47 and 5,911.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.58, 14,665.47 and 5,911.55 is: 8,157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.58 : 14,665.47 = 5,911.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.58/14,665.47 = 5,911.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.58x = 14,665.47 × 5,911.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.58x = 86,695,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,695,585.85/10,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.61

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