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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.98, 14,342.28 and 5,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.98, 14,342.28 and 5,677.26 is: 7,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.98 : 14,342.28 = 5,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.98/14,342.28 = 5,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.98x = 14,342.28 × 5,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.98x = 81,424,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424,777.48/10,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.60

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