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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.38, 14,398.48 and 5,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.38, 14,398.48 and 5,957.70 is: 8,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.38 : 14,398.48 = 5,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.38/14,398.48 = 5,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.38x = 14,398.48 × 5,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.38x = 85,781,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,781,824.30/10,435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.29

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