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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.72, 14,358.36 and 5,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.72, 14,358.36 and 5,928.72 is: 8,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.72 : 14,358.36 = 5,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.72/14,358.36 = 5,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.72x = 14,358.36 × 5,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.72x = 85,126,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,126,696.10/10,404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.55

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