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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.97, 14,437.45 and 5,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.97, 14,437.45 and 5,681.87 is: 7,840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.97 : 14,437.45 = 5,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.97/14,437.45 = 5,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.97x = 14,437.45 × 5,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.97x = 82,031,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,031,714.03/10,461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.94

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