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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.81, 14,394.34 and 5,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.81, 14,394.34 and 5,954.21 is: 8,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.81 : 14,394.34 = 5,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.81/14,394.34 = 5,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.81x = 14,394.34 × 5,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.81x = 85,706,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,706,912.62/10,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.50

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