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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.90, 14,372.03 and 5,939.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.90, 14,372.03 and 5,939.06 is: 8,196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.90 : 14,372.03 = 5,939.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.90/14,372.03 = 5,939.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.90x = 14,372.03 × 5,939.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.90x = 85,356,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356,291.48/10,413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.38

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