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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.70, 14,659.16 and 8,671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.70, 14,659.16 and 8,671.95 is: 11,906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.70 : 14,659.16 = 8,671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.70/14,659.16 = 8,671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.70x = 14,659.16 × 8,671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.70x = 127,123,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,123,459.20/10,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.62

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