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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.46, 14,305.72 and 5,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.46, 14,305.72 and 5,650.74 is: 7,798.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.46 : 14,305.72 = 5,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.46/14,305.72 = 5,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.46x = 14,305.72 × 5,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.46x = 80,837,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837,904.23/10,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.02

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