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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.91, 14,331.23 and 5,669.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.91, 14,331.23 and 5,669.22 is: 7,823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.91 : 14,331.23 = 5,669.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.91/14,331.23 = 5,669.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.91x = 14,331.23 × 5,669.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.91x = 81,246,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,246,867.39/10,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.55

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