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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.67, 14,394.33 and 5,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.67, 14,394.33 and 5,714.96 is: 7,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.67 : 14,394.33 = 5,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.67/14,394.33 = 5,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.67x = 14,394.33 × 5,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.67x = 82,262,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,262,948.21/10,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.64

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