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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.44, 14,406.48 and 5,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.44, 14,406.48 and 5,723.62 is: 7,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.44 : 14,406.48 = 5,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.44/14,406.48 = 5,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.44x = 14,406.48 × 5,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.44x = 82,457,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457,217.06/10,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.62

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