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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.23, 14,305.44 and 5,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.23, 14,305.44 and 5,650.50 is: 7,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.23 : 14,305.44 = 5,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.23/14,305.44 = 5,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.23x = 14,305.44 × 5,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.23x = 80,832,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,832,888.72/10,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.71

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