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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.78, 14,318.67 and 5,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.78, 14,318.67 and 5,660.08 is: 7,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.78 : 14,318.67 = 5,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.78/14,318.67 = 5,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.78x = 14,318.67 × 5,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.78x = 81,044,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,817.69/10,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.96

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