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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.48, 14,304.26 and 5,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.48, 14,304.26 and 5,649.88 is: 7,796.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.48 : 14,304.26 = 5,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.48/14,304.26 = 5,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.48x = 14,304.26 × 5,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.48x = 80,817,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,817,352.49/10,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,796.78

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