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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.91, 14,666.57 and 5,912.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.91, 14,666.57 and 5,912.19 is: 8,158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.91 : 14,666.57 = 5,912.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.91/14,666.57 = 5,912.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.91x = 14,666.57 × 5,912.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.91x = 86,711,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,711,541.10/10,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.85

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