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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.21, 14,727.65 and 5,892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.21, 14,727.65 and 5,892.15 is: 8,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.21 : 14,727.65 = 5,892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.21/14,727.65 = 5,892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.21x = 14,727.65 × 5,892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.21x = 86,777,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,777,522.95/10,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.17

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