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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.59, 14,362.54 and 5,691.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.59, 14,362.54 and 5,691.95 is: 7,854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.59 : 14,362.54 = 5,691.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.59/14,362.54 = 5,691.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.59x = 14,362.54 × 5,691.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.59x = 81,750,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,750,859.55/10,407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,854.93

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