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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.72, 14,306.22 and 5,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.72, 14,306.22 and 5,651.08 is: 7,798.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.72 : 14,306.22 = 5,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.72/14,306.22 = 5,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.72x = 14,306.22 × 5,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.72x = 80,845,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,845,593.72/10,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.57

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