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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.58, 14,723.64 and 5,954.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.58, 14,723.64 and 5,954.85 is: 8,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.58 : 14,723.64 = 5,954.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.58/14,723.64 = 5,954.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.58x = 14,723.64 × 5,954.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.58x = 87,677,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,677,067.65/10,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.71

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