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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.94, 14,347.88 and 5,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.94, 14,347.88 and 5,681.32 is: 7,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.94 : 14,347.88 = 5,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.94/14,347.88 = 5,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.94x = 14,347.88 × 5,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.94x = 81,514,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514,869.20/10,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.28

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