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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.51, 14,315.52 and 5,657.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.51, 14,315.52 and 5,657.69 is: 7,807.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.51 : 14,315.52 = 5,657.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.51/14,315.52 = 5,657.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.51x = 14,315.52 × 5,657.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.51x = 80,992,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,992,702.77/10,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.65

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