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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.96, 14,306.34 and 5,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.96, 14,306.34 and 5,651.14 is: 7,798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.96 : 14,306.34 = 5,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.96/14,306.34 = 5,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.96x = 14,306.34 × 5,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.96x = 80,847,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847,130.23/10,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.54

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