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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.38, 14,377.13 and 5,942.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.38, 14,377.13 and 5,942.23 is: 8,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.38 : 14,377.13 = 5,942.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.38/14,377.13 = 5,942.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.38x = 14,377.13 × 5,942.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.38x = 85,432,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,432,169.83/10,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.93

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