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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.39, 14,385.80 and 5,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.39, 14,385.80 and 5,951.39 is: 8,210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.39 : 14,385.80 = 5,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.39/14,385.80 = 5,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.39x = 14,385.80 × 5,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.39x = 85,615,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,615,476.51/10,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.63

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