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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.50, 14,301.66 and 5,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.50, 14,301.66 and 5,647.68 is: 7,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.50 : 14,301.66 = 5,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.50/14,301.66 = 5,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.50x = 14,301.66 × 5,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.50x = 80,771,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,771,199.15/10,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.81

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