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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.89, 14,385.11 and 5,950.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.89, 14,385.11 and 5,950.89 is: 8,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.89 : 14,385.11 = 5,950.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.89/14,385.11 = 5,950.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.89x = 14,385.11 × 5,950.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.89x = 85,604,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,604,177.49/10,426.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.94

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