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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.65, 14,297.61 and 5,644.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.65, 14,297.61 and 5,644.93 is: 7,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.65 : 14,297.61 = 5,644.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.65/14,297.61 = 5,644.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.65x = 14,297.61 × 5,644.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.65x = 80,709,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,709,007.62/10,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.96

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