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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.54, 14,363.43 and 5,933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.54, 14,363.43 and 5,933.73 is: 8,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.54 : 14,363.43 = 5,933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.54/14,363.43 = 5,933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.54x = 14,363.43 × 5,933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.54x = 85,228,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,228,720.17/10,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.35

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