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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.69, 14,384.70 and 5,643.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.69, 14,384.70 and 5,643.67 is: 7,788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.69 : 14,384.70 = 5,643.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.69/14,384.70 = 5,643.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.69x = 14,384.70 × 5,643.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.69x = 81,182,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,182,507.59/10,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.27

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