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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.97, 14,349.55 and 5,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.97, 14,349.55 and 5,682.56 is: 7,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.97 : 14,349.55 = 5,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.97/14,349.55 = 5,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.97x = 14,349.55 × 5,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.97x = 81,542,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542,178.85/10,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.12

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