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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.92, 14,394.66 and 5,715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.92, 14,394.66 and 5,715.16 is: 7,886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.92 : 14,394.66 = 5,715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.92/14,394.66 = 5,715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.92x = 14,394.66 × 5,715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.92x = 82,267,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,267,785.05/10,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.92

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