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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.38, 14,366.02 and 5,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.38, 14,366.02 and 5,694.56 is: 7,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.38 : 14,366.02 = 5,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.38/14,366.02 = 5,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.38x = 14,366.02 × 5,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.38x = 81,808,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,808,162.85/10,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.33

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