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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.72, 14,366.48 and 5,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.72, 14,366.48 and 5,694.72 is: 7,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.72 : 14,366.48 = 5,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.72/14,366.48 = 5,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.72x = 14,366.48 × 5,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.72x = 81,813,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,813,080.99/10,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.54

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