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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.13, 14,306.72 and 5,651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.13, 14,306.72 and 5,651.71 is: 7,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.13 : 14,306.72 = 5,651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.13/14,306.72 = 5,651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.13x = 14,306.72 × 5,651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.13x = 80,857,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,857,432.49/10,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.40

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