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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.95, 14,361.36 and 5,931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.95, 14,361.36 and 5,931.89 is: 8,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.95 : 14,361.36 = 5,931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.95/14,361.36 = 5,931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.95x = 14,361.36 × 5,931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.95x = 85,190,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,190,007.77/10,407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.09

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