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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.28, 14,312.46 and 5,655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.28, 14,312.46 and 5,655.58 is: 7,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.28 : 14,312.46 = 5,655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.28/14,312.46 = 5,655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.28x = 14,312.46 × 5,655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.28x = 80,945,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,945,262.53/10,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,804.75

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