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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.59, 14,370.62 and 5,937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.59, 14,370.62 and 5,937.19 is: 8,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.59 : 14,370.62 = 5,937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.59/14,370.62 = 5,937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.59x = 14,370.62 × 5,937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.59x = 85,321,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,321,101.36/10,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.25

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