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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.77, 14,376.78 and 5,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.77, 14,376.78 and 5,941.96 is: 8,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.77 : 14,376.78 = 5,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.77/14,376.78 = 5,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.77x = 14,376.78 × 5,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.77x = 85,426,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,426,251.69/10,415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.63

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