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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.81, 14,406.55 and 5,963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.81, 14,406.55 and 5,963.23 is: 8,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.81 : 14,406.55 = 5,963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.81/14,406.55 = 5,963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.81x = 14,406.55 × 5,963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.81x = 85,909,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,909,571.16/10,438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.82

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