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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.44, 14,377.92 and 5,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.44, 14,377.92 and 5,941.44 is: 8,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.44 : 14,377.92 = 5,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.44/14,377.92 = 5,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.44x = 14,377.92 × 5,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.44x = 85,425,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425,549.00/10,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.24

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