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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.95, 14,372.89 and 5,939.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.95, 14,372.89 and 5,939.13 is: 8,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.95 : 14,372.89 = 5,939.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.95/14,372.89 = 5,939.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.95x = 14,372.89 × 5,939.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.95x = 85,362,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,362,462.19/10,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.15

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