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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.72, 14,693.27 and 5,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.72, 14,693.27 and 5,867.51 is: 8,096.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.72 : 14,693.27 = 5,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.72/14,693.27 = 5,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.72x = 14,693.27 × 5,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.72x = 86,212,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,212,805.85/10,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.83

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