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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.23, 14,315.02 and 5,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.23, 14,315.02 and 5,657.50 is: 7,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.23 : 14,315.02 = 5,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.23/14,315.02 = 5,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.23x = 14,315.02 × 5,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.23x = 80,987,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987,225.65/10,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.33

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