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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.89, 14,666.28 and 5,912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.89, 14,666.28 and 5,912.07 is: 8,158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.89 : 14,666.28 = 5,912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.89/14,666.28 = 5,912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.89x = 14,666.28 × 5,912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.89x = 86,708,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708,074.00/10,627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.54

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