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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.95, 14,300.89 and 5,647.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.95, 14,300.89 and 5,647.23 is: 7,793.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.95 : 14,300.89 = 5,647.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.95/14,300.89 = 5,647.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.95x = 14,300.89 × 5,647.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.95x = 80,760,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,760,400.92/10,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.19

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