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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.76, 14,398.60 and 5,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.76, 14,398.60 and 5,717.94 is: 7,890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.76 : 14,398.60 = 5,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.76/14,398.60 = 5,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.76x = 14,398.60 × 5,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.76x = 82,330,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330,330.88/10,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.76

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