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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.67, 14,726.50 and 5,891.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.67, 14,726.50 and 5,891.46 is: 8,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.67 : 14,726.50 = 5,891.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.67/14,726.50 = 5,891.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.67x = 14,726.50 × 5,891.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.67x = 86,760,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,760,607.78/10,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.76

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