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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.13, 14,368.68 and 5,936.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.13, 14,368.68 and 5,936.07 is: 8,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.13 : 14,368.68 = 5,936.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.13/14,368.68 = 5,936.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.13x = 14,368.68 × 5,936.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.13x = 85,293,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,293,490.29/10,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.74

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