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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.15, 14,725.17 and 5,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.15, 14,725.17 and 5,955.32 is: 8,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.15 : 14,725.17 = 5,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.15/14,725.17 = 5,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.15x = 14,725.17 × 5,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.15x = 87,693,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,693,025.78/10,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.54

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