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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,400.96, 14,351.66 and 5,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,400.96, 14,351.66 and 5,924.79 is: 8,175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,400.96 : 14,351.66 = 5,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,400.96/14,351.66 = 5,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,400.96x = 14,351.66 × 5,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,400.96x = 85,030,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,030,542.03/10,400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.26

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