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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.81, 14,387.62 and 5,949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.81, 14,387.62 and 5,949.66 is: 8,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.81 : 14,387.62 = 5,949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.81/14,387.62 = 5,949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.81x = 14,387.62 × 5,949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.81x = 85,601,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601,447.21/10,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.53

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