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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.59, 14,471.21 and 5,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.59, 14,471.21 and 5,950.10 is: 8,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.59 : 14,471.21 = 5,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.59/14,471.21 = 5,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.59x = 14,471.21 × 5,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.59x = 86,105,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105,044.51/10,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.97

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