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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.95, 14,364.36 and 5,932.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.95, 14,364.36 and 5,932.89 is: 8,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.95 : 14,364.36 = 5,932.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.95/14,364.36 = 5,932.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.95x = 14,364.36 × 5,932.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.95x = 85,222,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,222,167.80/10,408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.39

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