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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.38, 14,360.76 and 5,930.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.38, 14,360.76 and 5,930.76 is: 8,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.38 : 14,360.76 = 5,930.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.38/14,360.76 = 5,930.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.38x = 14,360.76 × 5,930.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.38x = 85,170,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,170,220.98/10,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.21

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