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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.46, 14,666.88 and 5,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.46, 14,666.88 and 5,912.64 is: 8,159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.46 : 14,666.88 = 5,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.46/14,666.88 = 5,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.46x = 14,666.88 × 5,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.46x = 86,719,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,719,981.36/10,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.22

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