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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.97, 14,383.14 and 5,944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.97, 14,383.14 and 5,944.69 is: 8,204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.97 : 14,383.14 = 5,944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.97/14,383.14 = 5,944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.97x = 14,383.14 × 5,944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.97x = 85,503,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,503,304.21/10,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.14

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