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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.95, 14,292.62 and 5,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.95, 14,292.62 and 5,641.26 is: 7,784.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.95 : 14,292.62 = 5,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.95/14,292.62 = 5,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.95x = 14,292.62 × 5,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.95x = 80,628,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,628,357.29/10,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.96

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