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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,422.93, 14,382.30 and 5,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,422.93, 14,382.30 and 5,946.42 is: 8,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,422.93 : 14,382.30 = 5,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,422.93/14,382.30 = 5,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,422.93x = 14,382.30 × 5,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,422.93x = 85,523,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523,124.45/10,422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.29

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