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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.06, 14,307.48 and 5,652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.06, 14,307.48 and 5,652.36 is: 7,800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.06 : 14,307.48 = 5,652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.06/14,307.48 = 5,652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.06x = 14,307.48 × 5,652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.06x = 80,871,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,871,027.65/10,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.02

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