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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.21, 14,389.48 and 5,647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.21, 14,389.48 and 5,647.10 is: 7,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.21 : 14,389.48 = 5,647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.21/14,389.48 = 5,647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.21x = 14,389.48 × 5,647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.21x = 81,258,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,832.51/10,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.96

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