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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.46, 14,312.58 and 5,655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.46, 14,312.58 and 5,655.74 is: 7,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.46 : 14,312.58 = 5,655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.46/14,312.58 = 5,655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.46x = 14,312.58 × 5,655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.46x = 80,948,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,948,231.21/10,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,804.90

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