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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.82, 14,310.23 and 5,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.82, 14,310.23 and 5,654.14 is: 7,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.82 : 14,310.23 = 5,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.82/14,310.23 = 5,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.82x = 14,310.23 × 5,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.82x = 80,912,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,912,043.85/10,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.65

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