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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.32, 14,297.34 and 5,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.32, 14,297.34 and 5,644.60 is: 7,789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.32 : 14,297.34 = 5,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.32/14,297.34 = 5,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.32x = 14,297.34 × 5,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.32x = 80,702,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,750.79/10,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.60

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