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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.99, 14,394.56 and 5,715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.99, 14,394.56 and 5,715.23 is: 7,886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.99 : 14,394.56 = 5,715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.99/14,394.56 = 5,715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.99x = 14,394.56 × 5,715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.99x = 82,268,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268,271.42/10,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.91

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