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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.19, 14,387.79 and 5,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.19, 14,387.79 and 5,949.62 is: 8,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.19 : 14,387.79 = 5,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.19/14,387.79 = 5,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.19x = 14,387.79 × 5,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.19x = 85,601,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601,822.36/10,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.06

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