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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.55, 14,362.13 and 5,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.55, 14,362.13 and 5,932.40 is: 8,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.55 : 14,362.13 = 5,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.55/14,362.13 = 5,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.55x = 14,362.13 × 5,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.55x = 85,201,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,201,798.54/10,408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.75

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