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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.73, 14,669.47 and 5,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.73, 14,669.47 and 5,915.27 is: 8,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.73 : 14,669.47 = 5,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.73/14,669.47 = 5,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.73x = 14,669.47 × 5,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.73x = 86,773,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,773,875.81/10,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.55

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