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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.54, 14,391.34 and 5,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.54, 14,391.34 and 5,950.26 is: 8,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.54 : 14,391.34 = 5,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.54/14,391.34 = 5,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.54x = 14,391.34 × 5,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.54x = 85,632,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,632,199.87/10,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.12

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