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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.54, 14,391.68 and 5,951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.54, 14,391.68 and 5,951.48 is: 8,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.54 : 14,391.68 = 5,951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.54/14,391.68 = 5,951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.54x = 14,391.68 × 5,951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.54x = 85,651,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,651,693.97/10,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.99

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