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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.08, 14,726.02 and 5,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.08, 14,726.02 and 5,955.35 is: 8,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.08 : 14,726.02 = 5,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.08/14,726.02 = 5,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.08x = 14,726.02 × 5,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.08x = 87,698,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,698,603.21/10,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.34

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