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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.93, 14,342.23 and 5,612.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.93, 14,342.23 and 5,612.87 is: 7,745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.93 : 14,342.23 = 5,612.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.93/14,342.23 = 5,612.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.93x = 14,342.23 × 5,612.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.93x = 80,501,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,501,083.91/10,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.76

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