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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.81, 14,407.93 and 5,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.81, 14,407.93 and 5,964.23 is: 8,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.81 : 14,407.93 = 5,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.81/14,407.93 = 5,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.81x = 14,407.93 × 5,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.81x = 85,932,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,932,208.34/10,439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.20

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