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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.77, 14,367.11 and 5,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.77, 14,367.11 and 5,934.96 is: 8,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.77 : 14,367.11 = 5,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.77/14,367.11 = 5,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.77x = 14,367.11 × 5,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.77x = 85,268,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268,193.49/10,408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.96

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