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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.70, 14,717.98 and 5,951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.70, 14,717.98 and 5,951.06 is: 8,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.70 : 14,717.98 = 5,951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.70/14,717.98 = 5,951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.70x = 14,717.98 × 5,951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.70x = 87,587,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,587,582.06/10,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.54

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