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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.96, 14,360.52 and 5,690.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.96, 14,360.52 and 5,690.32 is: 7,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.96 : 14,360.52 = 5,690.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.96/14,360.52 = 5,690.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.96x = 14,360.52 × 5,690.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.96x = 81,715,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715,954.17/10,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.80

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