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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.94, 14,386.40 and 5,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.94, 14,386.40 and 5,946.66 is: 8,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.94 : 14,386.40 = 5,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.94/14,386.40 = 5,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.94x = 14,386.40 × 5,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.94x = 85,551,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,551,029.42/10,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.17

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