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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.94, 14,307.93 and 5,652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.94, 14,307.93 and 5,652.42 is: 7,800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.94 : 14,307.93 = 5,652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.94/14,307.93 = 5,652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.94x = 14,307.93 × 5,652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.94x = 80,874,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,874,429.69/10,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.43

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