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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.67, 14,331.83 and 5,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.67, 14,331.83 and 5,669.99 is: 7,824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.67 : 14,331.83 = 5,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.67/14,331.83 = 5,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.67x = 14,331.83 × 5,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.67x = 81,261,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,261,232.77/10,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.36

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