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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.33, 14,297.24 and 5,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.33, 14,297.24 and 5,644.64 is: 7,789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.33 : 14,297.24 = 5,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.33/14,297.24 = 5,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.33x = 14,297.24 × 5,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.33x = 80,702,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,822.65/10,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.60

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