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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.52, 14,332.04 and 5,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.52, 14,332.04 and 5,669.80 is: 7,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.52 : 14,332.04 = 5,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.52/14,332.04 = 5,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.52x = 14,332.04 × 5,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.52x = 81,259,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,757.47/10,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.33

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