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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.34, 14,291.91 and 5,640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.34, 14,291.91 and 5,640.63 is: 7,784.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.34 : 14,291.91 = 5,640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.34/14,291.91 = 5,640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.34x = 14,291.91 × 5,640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.34x = 80,615,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,615,376.30/10,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.16

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