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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.73, 14,385.33 and 5,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.73, 14,385.33 and 5,947.26 is: 8,205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.73 : 14,385.33 = 5,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.73/14,385.33 = 5,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.73x = 14,385.33 × 5,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.73x = 85,553,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,553,243.75/10,426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.19

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