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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.90, 14,666.28 and 5,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.90, 14,666.28 and 5,912.08 is: 8,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.90 : 14,666.28 = 5,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.90/14,666.28 = 5,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.90x = 14,666.28 × 5,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.90x = 86,708,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708,220.66/10,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.55

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