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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.52, 14,377.38 and 5,942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.52, 14,377.38 and 5,942.27 is: 8,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.52 : 14,377.38 = 5,942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.52/14,377.38 = 5,942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.52x = 14,377.38 × 5,942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.52x = 85,434,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434,201.97/10,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.22

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