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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.22, 14,310.87 and 5,654.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.22, 14,310.87 and 5,654.51 is: 7,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.22 : 14,310.87 = 5,654.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.22/14,310.87 = 5,654.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.22x = 14,310.87 × 5,654.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.22x = 80,920,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,920,885.97/10,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.20

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