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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.96, 14,342.08 and 5,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.96, 14,342.08 and 5,855.68 is: 8,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.96 : 14,342.08 = 5,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.96/14,342.08 = 5,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.96x = 14,342.08 × 5,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.96x = 83,982,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,982,631.01/10,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.72

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