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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.46, 14,394.21 and 5,714.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.46, 14,394.21 and 5,714.43 is: 7,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.46 : 14,394.21 = 5,714.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.46/14,394.21 = 5,714.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.46x = 14,394.21 × 5,714.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.46x = 82,254,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,254,705.45/10,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.01

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