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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.67, 14,376.02 and 5,942.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.67, 14,376.02 and 5,942.86 is: 8,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.67 : 14,376.02 = 5,942.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.67/14,376.02 = 5,942.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.67x = 14,376.02 × 5,942.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.67x = 85,434,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434,674.22/10,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.94

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