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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.48, 14,331.96 and 5,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.48, 14,331.96 and 5,669.76 is: 7,824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.48 : 14,331.96 = 5,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.48/14,331.96 = 5,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.48x = 14,331.96 × 5,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.48x = 81,258,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,773.53/10,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.27

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