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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.89, 15,946.29 and 5,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.89, 15,946.29 and 5,367.75 is: 8,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.89 : 15,946.29 = 5,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.89/15,946.29 = 5,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.89x = 15,946.29 × 5,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.89x = 85,595,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,595,698.15/10,627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.88

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