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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.23, 14,296.66 and 5,644.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.23, 14,296.66 and 5,644.54 is: 7,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.23 : 14,296.66 = 5,644.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.23/14,296.66 = 5,644.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.23x = 14,296.66 × 5,644.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.23x = 80,698,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,698,069.24/10,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.22

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