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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.71, 14,407.34 and 5,963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.71, 14,407.34 and 5,963.96 is: 8,230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.71 : 14,407.34 = 5,963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.71/14,407.34 = 5,963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.71x = 14,407.34 × 5,963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.71x = 85,924,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,924,697.61/10,439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.57

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