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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.54, 14,308.44 and 5,652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.54, 14,308.44 and 5,652.84 is: 7,800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.54 : 14,308.44 = 5,652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.54/14,308.44 = 5,652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.54x = 14,308.44 × 5,652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.54x = 80,883,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883,321.97/10,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.84

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