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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.06, 14,360.28 and 5,931.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.06, 14,360.28 and 5,931.98 is: 8,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.06 : 14,360.28 = 5,931.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.06/14,360.28 = 5,931.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.06x = 14,360.28 × 5,931.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.06x = 85,184,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,184,893.75/10,409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.73

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