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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.53, 14,367.38 and 5,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.53, 14,367.38 and 5,935.68 is: 8,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.53 : 14,367.38 = 5,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.53/14,367.38 = 5,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.53x = 14,367.38 × 5,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.53x = 85,280,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,280,140.44/10,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.72

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