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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.61, 14,668.07 and 5,912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.61, 14,668.07 and 5,912.79 is: 8,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.61 : 14,668.07 = 5,912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.61/14,668.07 = 5,912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.61x = 14,668.07 × 5,912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.61x = 86,729,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729,188.05/10,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.97

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