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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.46, 14,301.43 and 5,647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.46, 14,301.43 and 5,647.64 is: 7,793.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.46 : 14,301.43 = 5,647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.46/14,301.43 = 5,647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.46x = 14,301.43 × 5,647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.46x = 80,769,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,769,242.50/10,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.66

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