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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.13, 14,290.34 and 5,639.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.13, 14,290.34 and 5,639.67 is: 7,782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.13 : 14,290.34 = 5,639.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.13/14,290.34 = 5,639.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.13x = 14,290.34 × 5,639.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.13x = 80,592,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,592,773.59/10,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.88

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