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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.79, 14,307.60 and 5,651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.79, 14,307.60 and 5,651.97 is: 7,799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.79 : 14,307.60 = 5,651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.79/14,307.60 = 5,651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.79x = 14,307.60 × 5,651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.79x = 80,866,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,866,125.97/10,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.75

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