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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.91, 14,308.55 and 5,653.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.91, 14,308.55 and 5,653.19 is: 7,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.91 : 14,308.55 = 5,653.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.91/14,308.55 = 5,653.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.91x = 14,308.55 × 5,653.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.91x = 80,888,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,888,980.48/10,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.11

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