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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.41, 14,297.38 and 5,644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.41, 14,297.38 and 5,644.69 is: 7,789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.41 : 14,297.38 = 5,644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.41/14,297.38 = 5,644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.41x = 14,297.38 × 5,644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.41x = 80,704,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704,228.06/10,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.68

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