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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.54, 14,394.44 and 5,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.54, 14,394.44 and 5,953.48 is: 8,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.54 : 14,394.44 = 5,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.54/14,394.44 = 5,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.54x = 14,394.44 × 5,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.54x = 85,697,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697,010.65/10,429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.76

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