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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.98, 14,362.92 and 5,692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.98, 14,362.92 and 5,692.28 is: 7,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.98 : 14,362.92 = 5,692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.98/14,362.92 = 5,692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.98x = 14,362.92 × 5,692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.98x = 81,757,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,757,762.26/10,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.30

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