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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.94, 14,356.51 and 5,866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.94, 14,356.51 and 5,866.93 is: 8,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.94 : 14,356.51 = 5,866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.94/14,356.51 = 5,866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.94x = 14,356.51 × 5,866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.94x = 84,228,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228,642.49/10,403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.84

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