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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.42, 14,367.64 and 5,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.42, 14,367.64 and 5,935.16 is: 8,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.42 : 14,367.64 = 5,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.42/14,367.64 = 5,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.42x = 14,367.64 × 5,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.42x = 85,274,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,274,242.22/10,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.45

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