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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.88, 14,316.36 and 5,658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.88, 14,316.36 and 5,658.36 is: 7,808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.88 : 14,316.36 = 5,658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.88/14,316.36 = 5,658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.88x = 14,316.36 × 5,658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.88x = 81,007,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007,118.77/10,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.76

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