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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.37, 14,395.12 and 5,954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.37, 14,395.12 and 5,954.77 is: 8,218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.37 : 14,395.12 = 5,954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.37/14,395.12 = 5,954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.37x = 14,395.12 × 5,954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.37x = 85,719,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719,550.86/10,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.27

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