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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.35, 14,307.06 and 5,651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.35, 14,307.06 and 5,651.63 is: 7,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.35 : 14,307.06 = 5,651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.35/14,307.06 = 5,651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.35x = 14,307.06 × 5,651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.35x = 80,858,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,858,209.51/10,367.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.31

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