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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.41, 14,687.76 and 5,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.41, 14,687.76 and 5,927.73 is: 8,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.41 : 14,687.76 = 5,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.41/14,687.76 = 5,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.41x = 14,687.76 × 5,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.41x = 87,065,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,065,075.58/10,643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.19

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