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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.81, 14,391.68 and 5,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.81, 14,391.68 and 5,954.67 is: 8,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.81 : 14,391.68 = 5,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.81/14,391.68 = 5,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.81x = 14,391.68 × 5,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.81x = 85,697,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697,675.37/10,431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.03

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