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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.39, 14,389.69 and 5,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.39, 14,389.69 and 5,647.26 is: 7,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.39 : 14,389.69 = 5,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.39/14,389.69 = 5,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.39x = 14,389.69 × 5,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.39x = 81,262,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,262,220.56/10,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.15

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