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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.96, 14,349.28 and 5,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.96, 14,349.28 and 5,682.24 is: 7,841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.96 : 14,349.28 = 5,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.96/14,349.28 = 5,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.96x = 14,349.28 × 5,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.96x = 81,536,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536,052.79/10,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.54

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