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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.89, 14,376.13 and 5,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.89, 14,376.13 and 5,701.26 is: 7,867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.89 : 14,376.13 = 5,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.89/14,376.13 = 5,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.89x = 14,376.13 × 5,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.89x = 81,961,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,961,968.79/10,417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.43

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