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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.08, 14,408.96 and 5,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.08, 14,408.96 and 5,725.44 is: 7,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.08 : 14,408.96 = 5,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.08/14,408.96 = 5,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.08x = 14,408.96 × 5,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.08x = 82,497,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,497,607.32/10,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.25

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