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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.65, 14,307.32 and 5,651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.65, 14,307.32 and 5,651.93 is: 7,799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.65 : 14,307.32 = 5,651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.65/14,307.32 = 5,651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.65x = 14,307.32 × 5,651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.65x = 80,863,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863,989.23/10,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.64

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