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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.63, 14,341.82 and 5,676.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.63, 14,341.82 and 5,676.91 is: 7,834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.63 : 14,341.82 = 5,676.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.63/14,341.82 = 5,676.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.63x = 14,341.82 × 5,676.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.63x = 81,417,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,417,221.38/10,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.13

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