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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.96, 14,726.01 and 5,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.96, 14,726.01 and 5,955.26 is: 8,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.96 : 14,726.01 = 5,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.96/14,726.01 = 5,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.96x = 14,726.01 × 5,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.96x = 87,697,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,697,218.31/10,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.31

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