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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.99, 14,384.29 and 5,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.99, 14,384.29 and 5,946.52 is: 8,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.99 : 14,384.29 = 5,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.99/14,384.29 = 5,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.99x = 14,384.29 × 5,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.99x = 85,536,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,536,366.52/10,425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.15

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