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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.89, 14,667.02 and 6,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.89, 14,667.02 and 6,151.83 is: 8,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.89 : 14,667.02 = 6,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.89/14,667.02 = 6,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.89x = 14,667.02 × 6,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.89x = 90,229,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,229,013.65/10,627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.83

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