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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.96, 14,300.92 and 5,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.96, 14,300.92 and 5,647.24 is: 7,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.96 : 14,300.92 = 5,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.96/14,300.92 = 5,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.96x = 14,300.92 × 5,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.96x = 80,760,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,760,727.46/10,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.21

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