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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.02, 14,368.93 and 5,935.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.02, 14,368.93 and 5,935.69 is: 8,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.02 : 14,368.93 = 5,935.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.02/14,368.93 = 5,935.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.02x = 14,368.93 × 5,935.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.02x = 85,289,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,289,463.35/10,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.44

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