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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.44, 14,725.16 and 5,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.44, 14,725.16 and 5,954.72 is: 8,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.44 : 14,725.16 = 5,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.44/14,725.16 = 5,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.44x = 14,725.16 × 5,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.44x = 87,684,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,684,204.76/10,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.49

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