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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.63, 14,387.36 and 5,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.63, 14,387.36 and 5,710.08 is: 7,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.63 : 14,387.36 = 5,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.63/14,387.36 = 5,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.63x = 14,387.36 × 5,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.63x = 82,152,918.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152,918.93/10,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.90

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