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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.80, 14,303.56 and 5,649.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.80, 14,303.56 and 5,649.07 is: 7,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.80 : 14,303.56 = 5,649.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.80/14,303.56 = 5,649.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.80x = 14,303.56 × 5,649.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.80x = 80,801,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,801,726.05/10,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.79

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