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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.89, 14,373.95 and 5,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.89, 14,373.95 and 5,700.48 is: 7,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.89 : 14,373.95 = 5,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.89/14,373.95 = 5,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.89x = 14,373.95 × 5,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.89x = 81,938,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,938,414.50/10,415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.67

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