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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.28, 14,311.08 and 5,654.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.28, 14,311.08 and 5,654.58 is: 7,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.28 : 14,311.08 = 5,654.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.28/14,311.08 = 5,654.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.28x = 14,311.08 × 5,654.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.28x = 80,923,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923,146.75/10,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.37

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