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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.91, 14,297.97 and 5,645.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.91, 14,297.97 and 5,645.19 is: 7,790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.91 : 14,297.97 = 5,645.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.91/14,297.97 = 5,645.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.91x = 14,297.97 × 5,645.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.91x = 80,714,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,714,800.30/10,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.32

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