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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.77, 14,725.67 and 5,954.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.77, 14,725.67 and 5,954.95 is: 8,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.77 : 14,725.67 = 5,954.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.77/14,725.67 = 5,954.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.77x = 14,725.67 × 5,954.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.77x = 87,690,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,690,598.79/10,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.83

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