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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.35, 14,405.04 and 5,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.35, 14,405.04 and 5,962.70 is: 8,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.35 : 14,405.04 = 5,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.35/14,405.04 = 5,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.35x = 14,405.04 × 5,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.35x = 85,892,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,892,932.01/10,438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.59

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