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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.71, 14,368.50 and 5,695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.71, 14,368.50 and 5,695.99 is: 7,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.71 : 14,368.50 = 5,695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.71/14,368.50 = 5,695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.71x = 14,368.50 × 5,695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.71x = 81,842,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,842,832.32/10,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.65

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