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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.76, 14,306.04 and 5,651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.76, 14,306.04 and 5,651.06 is: 7,798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.76 : 14,306.04 = 5,651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.76/14,306.04 = 5,651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.76x = 14,306.04 × 5,651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.76x = 80,844,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,844,290.40/10,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.41

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