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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.72, 14,339.94 and 5,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.72, 14,339.94 and 5,675.72 is: 7,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.72 : 14,339.94 = 5,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.72/14,339.94 = 5,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.72x = 14,339.94 × 5,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.72x = 81,389,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389,484.26/10,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.15

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