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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.04, 14,394.49 and 5,954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.04, 14,394.49 and 5,954.47 is: 8,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.04 : 14,394.49 = 5,954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.04/14,394.49 = 5,954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.04x = 14,394.49 × 5,954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.04x = 85,711,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,711,457.13/10,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.75

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