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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.79, 14,363.84 and 5,933.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.79, 14,363.84 and 5,933.55 is: 8,187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.79 : 14,363.84 = 5,933.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.79/14,363.84 = 5,933.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.79x = 14,363.84 × 5,933.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.79x = 85,228,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,228,533.16/10,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.34

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