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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.77, 14,391.96 and 5,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.77, 14,391.96 and 5,952.96 is: 8,216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.77 : 14,391.96 = 5,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.77/14,391.96 = 5,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.77x = 14,391.96 × 5,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.77x = 85,674,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,674,762.20/10,426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.81

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