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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.52, 14,307.21 and 5,651.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.52, 14,307.21 and 5,651.82 is: 7,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.52 : 14,307.21 = 5,651.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.52/14,307.21 = 5,651.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.52x = 14,307.21 × 5,651.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.52x = 80,861,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861,775.62/10,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.53

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