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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.88, 14,311.69 and 5,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.88, 14,311.69 and 5,655.06 is: 7,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.88 : 14,311.69 = 5,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.88/14,311.69 = 5,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.88x = 14,311.69 × 5,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.88x = 80,933,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,933,451.51/10,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.91

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