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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,402.63, 14,354.35 and 5,925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,402.63, 14,354.35 and 5,925.83 is: 8,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,402.63 : 14,354.35 = 5,925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,402.63/14,354.35 = 5,925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,402.63x = 14,354.35 × 5,925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,402.63x = 85,061,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,061,351.27/10,402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.91

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