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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.31, 14,301.37 and 5,647.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.31, 14,301.37 and 5,647.59 is: 7,793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.31 : 14,301.37 = 5,647.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.31/14,301.37 = 5,647.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.31x = 14,301.37 × 5,647.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.31x = 80,768,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,768,334.89/10,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.68

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