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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.07, 14,367.93 and 5,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.07, 14,367.93 and 5,934.96 is: 8,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.07 : 14,367.93 = 5,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.07/14,367.93 = 5,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.07x = 14,367.93 × 5,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.07x = 85,273,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,273,089.83/10,412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.83

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