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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.72, 14,340.65 and 5,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.72, 14,340.65 and 5,676.12 is: 7,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.72 : 14,340.65 = 5,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.72/14,340.65 = 5,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.72x = 14,340.65 × 5,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.72x = 81,399,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,399,250.28/10,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.09

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