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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.49, 14,395.46 and 5,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.49, 14,395.46 and 5,953.23 is: 8,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.49 : 14,395.46 = 5,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.49/14,395.46 = 5,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.49x = 14,395.46 × 5,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.49x = 85,699,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,699,454.57/10,430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.24

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