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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.51, 14,332.05 and 5,669.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.51, 14,332.05 and 5,669.81 is: 7,824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.51 : 14,332.05 = 5,669.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.51/14,332.05 = 5,669.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.51x = 14,332.05 × 5,669.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.51x = 81,259,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,928.75/10,385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.36

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