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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.37, 14,391.05 and 5,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.37, 14,391.05 and 5,952.51 is: 8,212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.37 : 14,391.05 = 5,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.37/14,391.05 = 5,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.37x = 14,391.05 × 5,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.37x = 85,662,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,662,839.27/10,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.83

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