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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.76, 14,306.48 and 5,651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.76, 14,306.48 and 5,651.21 is: 7,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.76 : 14,306.48 = 5,651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.76/14,306.48 = 5,651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.76x = 14,306.48 × 5,651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.76x = 80,848,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,848,823.05/10,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.86

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