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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.35, 14,348.69 and 5,681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.35, 14,348.69 and 5,681.93 is: 7,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.35 : 14,348.69 = 5,681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.35/14,348.69 = 5,681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.35x = 14,348.69 × 5,681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.35x = 81,528,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528,252.17/10,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.25

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