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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.71, 14,368.02 and 5,935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.71, 14,368.02 and 5,935.74 is: 8,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.71 : 14,368.02 = 5,935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.71/14,368.02 = 5,935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.71x = 14,368.02 × 5,935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.71x = 85,284,831.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284,831.03/10,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.24

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