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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.60, 14,386.68 and 5,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.60, 14,386.68 and 5,709.60 is: 7,878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.60 : 14,386.68 = 5,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.60/14,386.68 = 5,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.60x = 14,386.68 × 5,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.60x = 82,142,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,142,188.13/10,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.89

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