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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.74, 14,360.91 and 5,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.74, 14,360.91 and 5,690.73 is: 7,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.74 : 14,360.91 = 5,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.74/14,360.91 = 5,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.74x = 14,360.91 × 5,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.74x = 81,724,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,724,061.36/10,405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.75

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