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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.32, 14,725.20 and 5,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.32, 14,725.20 and 5,954.96 is: 8,217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.32 : 14,725.20 = 5,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.32/14,725.20 = 5,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.32x = 14,725.20 × 5,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.32x = 87,687,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687,976.99/10,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.93

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