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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.08, 14,396.72 and 5,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.08, 14,396.72 and 5,955.60 is: 8,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.08 : 14,396.72 = 5,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.08/14,396.72 = 5,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.08x = 14,396.72 × 5,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.08x = 85,741,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,741,105.63/10,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.62

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