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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.47, 14,341.68 and 5,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.47, 14,341.68 and 5,676.75 is: 7,833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.47 : 14,341.68 = 5,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.47/14,341.68 = 5,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.47x = 14,341.68 × 5,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.47x = 81,414,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,414,131.94/10,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.95

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