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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.57, 14,333.39 and 5,670.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.57, 14,333.39 and 5,670.85 is: 7,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.57 : 14,333.39 = 5,670.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.57/14,333.39 = 5,670.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.57x = 14,333.39 × 5,670.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.57x = 81,282,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,282,504.68/10,386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.73

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