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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.44, 14,371.93 and 5,698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.44, 14,371.93 and 5,698.72 is: 7,864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.44 : 14,371.93 = 5,698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.44/14,371.93 = 5,698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.44x = 14,371.93 × 5,698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.44x = 81,901,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,901,576.44/10,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.23

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