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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.83, 14,379.59 and 5,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.83, 14,379.59 and 5,704.41 is: 7,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.83 : 14,379.59 = 5,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.83/14,379.59 = 5,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.83x = 14,379.59 × 5,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.83x = 82,027,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,027,076.99/10,419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.21

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