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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.90, 14,303.61 and 5,649.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.90, 14,303.61 and 5,649.21 is: 7,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.90 : 14,303.61 = 5,649.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.90/14,303.61 = 5,649.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.90x = 14,303.61 × 5,649.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.90x = 80,804,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,804,096.65/10,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.94

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