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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.91, 14,372.57 and 5,699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.91, 14,372.57 and 5,699.19 is: 7,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.91 : 14,372.57 = 5,699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.91/14,372.57 = 5,699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.91x = 14,372.57 × 5,699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.91x = 81,912,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,912,007.22/10,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.88

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