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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.26, 14,305.71 and 5,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.26, 14,305.71 and 5,650.84 is: 7,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.26 : 14,305.71 = 5,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.26/14,305.71 = 5,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.26x = 14,305.71 × 5,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.26x = 80,839,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,839,278.30/10,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.31

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