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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.97, 14,725.93 and 5,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.97, 14,725.93 and 5,890.92 is: 8,129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.97 : 14,725.93 = 5,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.97/14,725.93 = 5,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.97x = 14,725.93 × 5,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.97x = 86,749,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,275.56/10,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.46

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