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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.26, 14,394.96 and 5,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.26, 14,394.96 and 5,895.36 is: 8,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.26 : 14,394.96 = 5,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.26/14,394.96 = 5,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.26x = 14,394.96 × 5,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.26x = 84,863,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,863,471.39/10,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.72

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