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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.72, 14,370.48 and 5,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.72, 14,370.48 and 5,937.60 is: 8,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.72 : 14,370.48 = 5,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.72/14,370.48 = 5,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.72x = 14,370.48 × 5,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.72x = 85,326,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,326,162.05/10,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.63

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