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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.88, 14,666.47 and 5,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.88, 14,666.47 and 5,912.06 is: 8,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.88 : 14,666.47 = 5,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.88/14,666.47 = 5,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.88x = 14,666.47 × 5,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.88x = 86,708,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708,962.52/10,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.64

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