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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.03, 14,406.35 and 5,962.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.03, 14,406.35 and 5,962.89 is: 8,228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.03 : 14,406.35 = 5,962.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.03/14,406.35 = 5,962.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.03x = 14,406.35 × 5,962.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.03x = 85,903,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,903,450.54/10,440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.28

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