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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.93, 14,370.51 and 5,937.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.93, 14,370.51 and 5,937.87 is: 8,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.93 : 14,370.51 = 5,937.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.93/14,370.51 = 5,937.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.93x = 14,370.51 × 5,937.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.93x = 85,330,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,330,220.21/10,413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.85

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