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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.64, 14,363.52 and 5,932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.64, 14,363.52 and 5,932.64 is: 8,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.64 : 14,363.52 = 5,932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.64/14,363.52 = 5,932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.64x = 14,363.52 × 5,932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.64x = 85,213,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,213,593.29/10,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.81

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