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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.33, 14,312.04 and 5,655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.33, 14,312.04 and 5,655.51 is: 7,804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.33 : 14,312.04 = 5,655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.33/14,312.04 = 5,655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.33x = 14,312.04 × 5,655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.33x = 80,941,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,941,885.34/10,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,804.39

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