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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.71, 14,338.92 and 5,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.71, 14,338.92 and 5,674.68 is: 7,830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.71 : 14,338.92 = 5,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.71/14,338.92 = 5,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.71x = 14,338.92 × 5,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.71x = 81,368,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,368,782.55/10,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.92

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