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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.91, 14,371.26 and 5,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.91, 14,371.26 and 5,633.86 is: 7,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.91 : 14,371.26 = 5,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.91/14,371.26 = 5,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.91x = 14,371.26 × 5,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.91x = 80,965,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,965,666.86/10,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.76

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