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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.59, 14,305.91 and 5,650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.59, 14,305.91 and 5,650.88 is: 7,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.59 : 14,305.91 = 5,650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.59/14,305.91 = 5,650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.59x = 14,305.91 × 5,650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.59x = 80,840,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,840,880.92/10,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.21

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