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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.97, 15,934.73 and 5,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.97, 15,934.73 and 5,951.19 is: 8,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.97 : 15,934.73 = 5,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.97/15,934.73 = 5,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.97x = 15,934.73 × 5,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.97x = 94,830,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830,620.71/10,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.74

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