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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.68, 14,406.60 and 5,963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.68, 14,406.60 and 5,963.08 is: 8,229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.68 : 14,406.60 = 5,963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.68/14,406.60 = 5,963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.68x = 14,406.60 × 5,963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.68x = 85,907,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,907,708.33/10,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.75

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