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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.10, 14,393.70 and 5,893.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.10, 14,393.70 and 5,893.56 is: 8,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.10 : 14,393.70 = 5,893.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.10/14,393.70 = 5,893.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.10x = 14,393.70 × 5,893.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.10x = 84,830,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,830,134.57/10,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.20

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