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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.39, 14,366.36 and 5,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.39, 14,366.36 and 5,694.68 is: 7,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.39 : 14,366.36 = 5,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.39/14,366.36 = 5,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.39x = 14,366.36 × 5,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.39x = 81,811,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,811,722.66/10,410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.66

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