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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.89, 14,360.51 and 5,930.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.89, 14,360.51 and 5,930.33 is: 8,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.89 : 14,360.51 = 5,930.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.89/14,360.51 = 5,930.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.89x = 14,360.51 × 5,930.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.89x = 85,162,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,162,461.81/10,405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.06

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