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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.01, 14,382.41 and 5,946.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.01, 14,382.41 and 5,946.48 is: 8,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.01 : 14,382.41 = 5,946.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.01/14,382.41 = 5,946.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.01x = 14,382.41 × 5,946.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.01x = 85,524,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524,683.68/10,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.37

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