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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.81, 14,337.93 and 5,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.81, 14,337.93 and 5,674.08 is: 7,830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.81 : 14,337.93 = 5,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.81/14,337.93 = 5,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.81x = 14,337.93 × 5,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.81x = 81,354,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354,561.85/10,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.23

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