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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.97, 14,306.42 and 5,651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.97, 14,306.42 and 5,651.55 is: 7,799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.97 : 14,306.42 = 5,651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.97/14,306.42 = 5,651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.97x = 14,306.42 × 5,651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.97x = 80,853,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,853,419.69/10,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.14

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