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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.26, 14,374.09 and 5,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.26, 14,374.09 and 5,941.46 is: 8,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.26 : 14,374.09 = 5,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.26/14,374.09 = 5,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.26x = 14,374.09 × 5,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.26x = 85,403,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,403,130.96/10,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.02

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