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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.61, 14,766.95 and 5,920.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.61, 14,766.95 and 5,920.92 is: 8,170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.61 : 14,766.95 = 5,920.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.61/14,766.95 = 5,920.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.61x = 14,766.95 × 5,920.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.61x = 87,433,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,433,905.61/10,701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.17

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