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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.76, 14,411.64 and 5,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.76, 14,411.64 and 5,727.28 is: 7,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.76 : 14,411.64 = 5,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.76/14,411.64 = 5,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.76x = 14,411.64 × 5,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.76x = 82,539,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,539,497.54/10,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.24

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