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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.76, 14,290.97 and 5,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.76, 14,290.97 and 5,640.06 is: 7,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.76 : 14,290.97 = 5,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.76/14,290.97 = 5,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.76x = 14,290.97 × 5,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.76x = 80,601,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,601,900.06/10,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,783.29

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