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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.52, 14,726.34 and 5,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.52, 14,726.34 and 5,955.24 is: 8,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.52 : 14,726.34 = 5,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.52/14,726.34 = 5,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.52x = 14,726.34 × 5,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.52x = 87,698,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,698,889.02/10,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.80

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