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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.90, 14,725.85 and 5,955.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.90, 14,725.85 and 5,955.17 is: 8,218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.90 : 14,725.85 = 5,955.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.90/14,725.85 = 5,955.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.90x = 14,725.85 × 5,955.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.90x = 87,694,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,694,836.74/10,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.13

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