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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.96, 14,725.68 and 5,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.96, 14,725.68 and 5,955.68 is: 8,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.96 : 14,725.68 = 5,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.96/14,725.68 = 5,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.96x = 14,725.68 × 5,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.96x = 87,701,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,701,437.86/10,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.70

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