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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.67, 14,308.80 and 5,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.67, 14,308.80 and 5,652.94 is: 7,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.67 : 14,308.80 = 5,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.67/14,308.80 = 5,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.67x = 14,308.80 × 5,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.67x = 80,886,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,886,787.87/10,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.08

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