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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.62, 14,292.13 and 5,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.62, 14,292.13 and 5,640.90 is: 7,784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.62 : 14,292.13 = 5,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.62/14,292.13 = 5,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.62x = 14,292.13 × 5,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.62x = 80,620,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,620,476.12/10,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.44

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