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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.38, 14,301.74 and 5,647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.38, 14,301.74 and 5,647.97 is: 7,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.38 : 14,301.74 = 5,647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.38/14,301.74 = 5,647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.38x = 14,301.74 × 5,647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.38x = 80,775,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,775,741.08/10,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.34

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