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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.63, 14,296.68 and 5,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.63, 14,296.68 and 5,644.08 is: 7,789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.63 : 14,296.68 = 5,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.63/14,296.68 = 5,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.63x = 14,296.68 × 5,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.63x = 80,691,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,691,605.65/10,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.04

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