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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.92, 14,377.59 and 5,941.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.92, 14,377.59 and 5,941.86 is: 8,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.92 : 14,377.59 = 5,941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.92/14,377.59 = 5,941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.92x = 14,377.59 × 5,941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.92x = 85,429,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,429,626.92/10,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.26

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