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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.66, 14,292.05 and 5,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.66, 14,292.05 and 5,640.84 is: 7,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.66 : 14,292.05 = 5,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.66/14,292.05 = 5,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.66x = 14,292.05 × 5,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.66x = 80,619,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,619,139.12/10,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.28

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