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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.87, 14,392.27 and 5,953.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.87, 14,392.27 and 5,953.19 is: 8,214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.87 : 14,392.27 = 5,953.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.87/14,392.27 = 5,953.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.87x = 14,392.27 × 5,953.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.87x = 85,679,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,679,938.94/10,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.07

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