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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.76, 14,337.90 and 5,674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.76, 14,337.90 and 5,674.06 is: 7,830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.76 : 14,337.90 = 5,674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.76/14,337.90 = 5,674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.76x = 14,337.90 × 5,674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.76x = 81,354,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354,104.87/10,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.22

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