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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.96, 14,367.12 and 5,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.96, 14,367.12 and 5,934.72 is: 8,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.96 : 14,367.12 = 5,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.96/14,367.12 = 5,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.96x = 14,367.12 × 5,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.96x = 85,264,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,264,834.41/10,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.91

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