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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.64, 14,318.56 and 5,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.64, 14,318.56 and 5,660.08 is: 7,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.64 : 14,318.56 = 5,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.64/14,318.56 = 5,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.64x = 14,318.56 × 5,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.64x = 81,044,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,195.08/10,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.01

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