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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.97, 14,405.51 and 5,962.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.97, 14,405.51 and 5,962.43 is: 8,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.97 : 14,405.51 = 5,962.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.97/14,405.51 = 5,962.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.97x = 14,405.51 × 5,962.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.97x = 85,891,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891,895.91/10,438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.01

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