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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.84, 14,342.06 and 5,677.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.84, 14,342.06 and 5,677.09 is: 7,834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.84 : 14,342.06 = 5,677.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.84/14,342.06 = 5,677.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.84x = 14,342.06 × 5,677.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.84x = 81,421,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,421,143.74/10,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.35

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