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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.91, 14,421.13 and 5,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.91, 14,421.13 and 5,734.19 is: 7,913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.91 : 14,421.13 = 5,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.91/14,421.13 = 5,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.91x = 14,421.13 × 5,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.91x = 82,693,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,693,499.43/10,449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.32

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