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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.63, 14,481.09 and 5,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.63, 14,481.09 and 5,957.18 is: 8,220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.63 : 14,481.09 = 5,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.63/14,481.09 = 5,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.63x = 14,481.09 × 5,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.63x = 86,266,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,266,387.32/10,493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.84

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