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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.97, 14,298.14 and 5,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.97, 14,298.14 and 5,645.25 is: 7,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.97 : 14,298.14 = 5,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.97/14,298.14 = 5,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.97x = 14,298.14 × 5,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.97x = 80,716,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,716,588.95/10,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.45

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