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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.08, 14,297.07 and 5,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.08, 14,297.07 and 5,644.36 is: 7,789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.08 : 14,297.07 = 5,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.08/14,297.07 = 5,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.08x = 14,297.07 × 5,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.08x = 80,697,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,697,810.03/10,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.30

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