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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.57, 14,390.52 and 5,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.57, 14,390.52 and 5,951.09 is: 8,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.57 : 14,390.52 = 5,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.57/14,390.52 = 5,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.57x = 14,390.52 × 5,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.57x = 85,639,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,639,279.67/10,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.41

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