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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.04, 14,363.35 and 5,932.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.04, 14,363.35 and 5,932.21 is: 8,186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.04 : 14,363.35 = 5,932.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.04/14,363.35 = 5,932.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.04x = 14,363.35 × 5,932.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.04x = 85,206,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,206,378.84/10,408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.59

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