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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.52, 14,293.35 and 5,641.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.52, 14,293.35 and 5,641.83 is: 7,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.52 : 14,293.35 = 5,641.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.52/14,293.35 = 5,641.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.52x = 14,293.35 × 5,641.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.52x = 80,640,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,640,650.83/10,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,785.71

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