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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.65, 14,372.58 and 5,698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.65, 14,372.58 and 5,698.95 is: 7,864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.65 : 14,372.58 = 5,698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.65/14,372.58 = 5,698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.65x = 14,372.58 × 5,698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.65x = 81,908,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,908,614.79/10,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.75

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