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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.55, 14,725.37 and 5,954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.55, 14,725.37 and 5,954.83 is: 8,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.55 : 14,725.37 = 5,954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.55/14,725.37 = 5,954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.55x = 14,725.37 × 5,954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.55x = 87,687,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687,075.04/10,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.67

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