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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.89, 14,405.28 and 5,723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.89, 14,405.28 and 5,723.07 is: 7,897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.89 : 14,405.28 = 5,723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.89/14,405.28 = 5,723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.89x = 14,405.28 × 5,723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.89x = 82,442,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,442,425.81/10,438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.62

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