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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.28, 14,725.56 and 5,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.28, 14,725.56 and 5,954.52 is: 8,217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.28 : 14,725.56 = 5,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.28/14,725.56 = 5,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.28x = 14,725.56 × 5,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.28x = 87,683,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,683,641.53/10,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.56

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