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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.12, 14,394.60 and 5,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.12, 14,394.60 and 5,954.55 is: 8,217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.12 : 14,394.60 = 5,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.12/14,394.60 = 5,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.12x = 14,394.60 × 5,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.12x = 85,713,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713,365.43/10,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.87

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