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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.84, 14,312.73 and 5,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.84, 14,312.73 and 5,656.02 is: 7,805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.84 : 14,312.73 = 5,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.84/14,312.73 = 5,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.84x = 14,312.73 × 5,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.84x = 80,953,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,953,087.13/10,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.08

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