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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.64, 14,666.88 and 5,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.64, 14,666.88 and 5,912.76 is: 8,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.64 : 14,666.88 = 5,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.64/14,666.88 = 5,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.64x = 14,666.88 × 5,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.64x = 86,721,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,721,741.39/10,628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.25

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