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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.95, 14,306.39 and 5,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.95, 14,306.39 and 5,651.23 is: 7,798.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.95 : 14,306.39 = 5,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.95/14,306.39 = 5,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.95x = 14,306.39 × 5,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.95x = 80,848,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,848,700.36/10,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.70

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