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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.76, 14,361.32 and 5,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.76, 14,361.32 and 5,691.08 is: 7,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.76 : 14,361.32 = 5,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.76/14,361.32 = 5,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.76x = 14,361.32 × 5,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.76x = 81,731,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,731,421.03/10,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.69

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