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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.18, 14,394.86 and 5,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.18, 14,394.86 and 5,954.58 is: 8,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.18 : 14,394.86 = 5,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.18/14,394.86 = 5,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.18x = 14,394.86 × 5,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.18x = 85,715,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,715,360.35/10,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.01

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