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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.98, 14,664.93 and 5,912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.98, 14,664.93 and 5,912.25 is: 8,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.98 : 14,664.93 = 5,912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.98/14,664.93 = 5,912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.98x = 14,664.93 × 5,912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.98x = 86,702,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,702,732.39/10,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.97

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