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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.81, 14,373.83 and 5,700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.81, 14,373.83 and 5,700.11 is: 7,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.81 : 14,373.83 = 5,700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.81/14,373.83 = 5,700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.81x = 14,373.83 × 5,700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.81x = 81,932,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,932,354.50/10,415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.15

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