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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.58, 14,311.44 and 5,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.58, 14,311.44 and 5,654.88 is: 7,803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.58 : 14,311.44 = 5,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.58/14,311.44 = 5,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.58x = 14,311.44 × 5,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.58x = 80,929,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,929,475.83/10,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.76

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