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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.08, 14,405.04 and 5,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.08, 14,405.04 and 5,962.32 is: 8,228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.08 : 14,405.04 = 5,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.08/14,405.04 = 5,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.08x = 14,405.04 × 5,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.08x = 85,887,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,887,458.09/10,438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.28

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