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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.60, 14,369.40 and 5,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.60, 14,369.40 and 5,875.22 is: 8,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.60 : 14,369.40 = 5,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.60/14,369.40 = 5,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.60x = 14,369.40 × 5,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.60x = 84,423,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,423,314.42/10,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.58

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