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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.78, 14,410.34 and 5,726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.78, 14,410.34 and 5,726.06 is: 7,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.78 : 14,410.34 = 5,726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.78/14,410.34 = 5,726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.78x = 14,410.34 × 5,726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.78x = 82,514,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,514,370.78/10,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.33

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