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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.78, 14,307.12 and 5,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.78, 14,307.12 and 5,651.96 is: 7,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.78 : 14,307.12 = 5,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.78/14,307.12 = 5,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.78x = 14,307.12 × 5,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.78x = 80,863,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863,269.96/10,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.48

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