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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.68, 14,332.26 and 5,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.68, 14,332.26 and 5,670.04 is: 7,824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.68 : 14,332.26 = 5,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.68/14,332.26 = 5,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.68x = 14,332.26 × 5,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.68x = 81,264,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,264,487.49/10,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.67

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