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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.59, 14,664.08 and 5,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.59, 14,664.08 and 5,911.88 is: 8,157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.59 : 14,664.08 = 5,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.59/14,664.08 = 5,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.59x = 14,664.08 × 5,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.59x = 86,692,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692,178.39/10,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.28

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