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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.70, 14,390.40 and 5,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.70, 14,390.40 and 5,711.68 is: 7,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.70 : 14,390.40 = 5,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.70/14,390.40 = 5,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.70x = 14,390.40 × 5,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.70x = 82,193,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,193,359.87/10,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.21

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