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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.77, 14,393.34 and 5,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.77, 14,393.34 and 5,953.96 is: 8,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.77 : 14,393.34 = 5,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.77/14,393.34 = 5,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.77x = 14,393.34 × 5,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.77x = 85,697,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697,370.63/10,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.19

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