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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.44, 14,315.36 and 5,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.44, 14,315.36 and 5,658.08 is: 7,808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.44 : 14,315.36 = 5,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.44/14,315.36 = 5,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.44x = 14,315.36 × 5,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.44x = 80,997,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,997,452.11/10,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.16

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