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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.96, 14,298.16 and 5,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.96, 14,298.16 and 5,645.24 is: 7,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.96 : 14,298.16 = 5,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.96/14,298.16 = 5,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.96x = 14,298.16 × 5,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.96x = 80,716,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,716,544.76/10,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.45

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