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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.93, 14,374.65 and 5,940.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.93, 14,374.65 and 5,940.87 is: 8,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.93 : 14,374.65 = 5,940.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.93/14,374.65 = 5,940.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.93x = 14,374.65 × 5,940.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.93x = 85,397,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,397,926.95/10,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.99

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