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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.74, 14,369.97 and 5,936.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.74, 14,369.97 and 5,936.38 is: 8,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.74 : 14,369.97 = 5,936.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.74/14,369.97 = 5,936.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.74x = 14,369.97 × 5,936.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.74x = 85,305,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,305,602.51/10,412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.43

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