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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.08, 14,331.34 and 5,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.08, 14,331.34 and 5,669.32 is: 7,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.08 : 14,331.34 = 5,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.08/14,331.34 = 5,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.08x = 14,331.34 × 5,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.08x = 81,248,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,248,952.49/10,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.62

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