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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.04, 14,389.44 and 5,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.04, 14,389.44 and 5,711.36 is: 7,881.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.04 : 14,389.44 = 5,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.04/14,389.44 = 5,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.04x = 14,389.44 × 5,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.04x = 82,183,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,183,272.04/10,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.75

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