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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.03, 14,377.46 and 5,941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.03, 14,377.46 and 5,941.55 is: 8,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.03 : 14,377.46 = 5,941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.03/14,377.46 = 5,941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.03x = 14,377.46 × 5,941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.03x = 85,424,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424,295.87/10,421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.30

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