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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.77, 14,368.59 and 5,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.77, 14,368.59 and 5,935.44 is: 8,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.77 : 14,368.59 = 5,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.77/14,368.59 = 5,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.77x = 14,368.59 × 5,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.77x = 85,283,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283,874.15/10,411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.10

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