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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,642.84, 14,686.98 and 5,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,642.84, 14,686.98 and 5,927.08 is: 8,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,642.84 : 14,686.98 = 5,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,642.84/14,686.98 = 5,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,642.84x = 14,686.98 × 5,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,642.84x = 87,050,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050,905.42/10,642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.29

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