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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.77, 14,369.97 and 5,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.77, 14,369.97 and 5,936.44 is: 8,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.77 : 14,369.97 = 5,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.77/14,369.97 = 5,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.77x = 14,369.97 × 5,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.77x = 85,306,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,306,464.71/10,412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.49

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