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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.54, 14,364.81 and 5,934.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.54, 14,364.81 and 5,934.73 is: 8,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.54 : 14,364.81 = 5,934.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.54/14,364.81 = 5,934.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.54x = 14,364.81 × 5,934.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.54x = 85,251,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,251,268.85/10,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.72

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