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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.52, 14,365.38 and 5,933.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.52, 14,365.38 and 5,933.71 is: 8,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.52 : 14,365.38 = 5,933.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.52/14,365.38 = 5,933.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.52x = 14,365.38 × 5,933.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.52x = 85,239,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,239,998.96/10,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.23

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