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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.26, 14,297.03 and 5,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.26, 14,297.03 and 5,644.44 is: 7,789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.26 : 14,297.03 = 5,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.26/14,297.03 = 5,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.26x = 14,297.03 × 5,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.26x = 80,698,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,698,728.01/10,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.26

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