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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.36, 14,725.08 and 5,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.36, 14,725.08 and 5,954.64 is: 8,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.36 : 14,725.08 = 5,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.36/14,725.08 = 5,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.36x = 14,725.08 × 5,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.36x = 87,682,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682,550.37/10,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.39

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