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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.63, 14,390.12 and 5,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.63, 14,390.12 and 5,711.92 is: 7,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.63 : 14,390.12 = 5,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.63/14,390.12 = 5,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.63x = 14,390.12 × 5,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.63x = 82,195,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,195,192.53/10,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.45

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