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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.46, 14,297.36 and 5,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.46, 14,297.36 and 5,644.74 is: 7,789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.46 : 14,297.36 = 5,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.46/14,297.36 = 5,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.46x = 14,297.36 × 5,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.46x = 80,704,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704,851.66/10,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.70

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