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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.54, 14,367.56 and 5,936.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.54, 14,367.56 and 5,936.74 is: 8,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.54 : 14,367.56 = 5,936.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.54/14,367.56 = 5,936.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.54x = 14,367.56 × 5,936.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.54x = 85,296,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,296,468.15/10,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.49

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