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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.73, 14,369.45 and 5,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.73, 14,369.45 and 5,697 is: 7,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.73 : 14,369.45 = 5,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.73/14,369.45 = 5,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.73x = 14,369.45 × 5,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.73x = 81,862,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,862,728.17/10,412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,861.79

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