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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.63, 14,406.26 and 5,962.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.63, 14,406.26 and 5,962.95 is: 8,227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.63 : 14,406.26 = 5,962.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.63/14,406.26 = 5,962.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.63x = 14,406.26 × 5,962.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.63x = 85,903,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,903,778.25/10,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.83

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