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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.95, 14,302.27 and 5,648.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.95, 14,302.27 and 5,648.23 is: 7,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.95 : 14,302.27 = 5,648.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.95/14,302.27 = 5,648.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.95x = 14,302.27 × 5,648.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.95x = 80,782,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,782,510.48/10,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.57

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