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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.56, 14,366.25 and 5,935.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.56, 14,366.25 and 5,935.39 is: 8,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.56 : 14,366.25 = 5,935.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.56/14,366.25 = 5,935.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.56x = 14,366.25 × 5,935.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.56x = 85,269,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,269,260.67/10,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.86

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