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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,400.21, 14,350.62 and 5,924.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,400.21, 14,350.62 and 5,924.05 is: 8,174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,400.21 : 14,350.62 = 5,924.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,400.21/14,350.62 = 5,924.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,400.21x = 14,350.62 × 5,924.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,400.21x = 85,013,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013,754.53/10,400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.24

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