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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.11, 14,297.09 and 5,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.11, 14,297.09 and 5,644.38 is: 7,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.11 : 14,297.09 = 5,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.11/14,297.09 = 5,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.11x = 14,297.09 × 5,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.11x = 80,698,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,698,208.85/10,360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.32

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