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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.51, 14,362.62 and 5,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.51, 14,362.62 and 5,692.14 is: 7,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.51 : 14,362.62 = 5,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.51/14,362.62 = 5,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.51x = 14,362.62 × 5,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.51x = 81,754,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,754,043.81/10,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.29

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