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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.30, 14,338.06 and 5,673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.30, 14,338.06 and 5,673.66 is: 7,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.30 : 14,338.06 = 5,673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.30/14,338.06 = 5,673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.30x = 14,338.06 × 5,673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.30x = 81,349,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,349,277.50/10,390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.35

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