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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.58, 14,393.22 and 5,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.58, 14,393.22 and 5,954.28 is: 8,216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.58 : 14,393.22 = 5,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.58/14,393.22 = 5,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.58x = 14,393.22 × 5,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.58x = 85,701,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,701,261.98/10,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.35

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