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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.47, 14,305.73 and 5,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.47, 14,305.73 and 5,651.05 is: 7,798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.47 : 14,305.73 = 5,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.47/14,305.73 = 5,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.47x = 14,305.73 × 5,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.47x = 80,842,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842,395.52/10,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.45

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