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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.94, 14,302.23 and 5,648.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.94, 14,302.23 and 5,648.22 is: 7,794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.94 : 14,302.23 = 5,648.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.94/14,302.23 = 5,648.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.94x = 14,302.23 × 5,648.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.94x = 80,782,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,782,141.53/10,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.54

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