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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.28, 14,725.08 and 5,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.28, 14,725.08 and 5,955 is: 8,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.28 : 14,725.08 = 5,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.28/14,725.08 = 5,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.28x = 14,725.08 × 5,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.28x = 87,687,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687,851.40/10,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.95

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