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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.06, 14,358.90 and 5,930.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.06, 14,358.90 and 5,930.98 is: 8,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.06 : 14,358.90 = 5,930.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.06/14,358.90 = 5,930.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.06x = 14,358.90 × 5,930.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.06x = 85,162,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,162,348.72/10,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.35

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