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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,434.74, 14,396.37 and 5,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,434.74, 14,396.37 and 5,955.26 is: 8,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,434.74 : 14,396.37 = 5,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,434.74/14,396.37 = 5,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,434.74x = 14,396.37 × 5,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,434.74x = 85,734,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,126.41/10,434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.22

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