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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.69, 14,332.31 and 5,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.69, 14,332.31 and 5,670.02 is: 7,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.69 : 14,332.31 = 5,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.69/14,332.31 = 5,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.69x = 14,332.31 × 5,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.69x = 81,264,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,264,448.52/10,385.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.66

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