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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.06, 14,387.34 and 5,948.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.06, 14,387.34 and 5,948.91 is: 8,209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.06 : 14,387.34 = 5,948.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.06/14,387.34 = 5,948.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.06x = 14,387.34 × 5,948.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.06x = 85,588,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,588,990.80/10,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.93

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