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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.88, 14,726.21 and 5,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.88, 14,726.21 and 5,956.07 is: 8,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.88 : 14,726.21 = 5,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.88/14,726.21 = 5,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.88x = 14,726.21 × 5,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.88x = 87,710,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,710,234.18/10,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.59

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