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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.82, 14,354.62 and 5,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.82, 14,354.62 and 5,925.56 is: 8,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.82 : 14,354.62 = 5,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.82/14,354.62 = 5,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.82x = 14,354.62 × 5,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.82x = 85,059,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059,075.50/10,401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.33

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