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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.55, 14,297.63 and 5,644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.55, 14,297.63 and 5,644.86 is: 7,789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.55 : 14,297.63 = 5,644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.55/14,297.63 = 5,644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.55x = 14,297.63 × 5,644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.55x = 80,708,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,708,091.46/10,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.95

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