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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.76, 14,725.67 and 5,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.76, 14,725.67 and 5,955.05 is: 8,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.76 : 14,725.67 = 5,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.76/14,725.67 = 5,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.76x = 14,725.67 × 5,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.76x = 87,692,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,692,108.17/10,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.98

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