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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.40, 14,406.06 and 5,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.40, 14,406.06 and 5,723.52 is: 7,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.40 : 14,406.06 = 5,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.40/14,406.06 = 5,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.40x = 14,406.06 × 5,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.40x = 82,453,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,453,372.53/10,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.29

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