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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.83, 14,318.59 and 5,660.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.83, 14,318.59 and 5,660.11 is: 7,810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.83 : 14,318.59 = 5,660.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.83/14,318.59 = 5,660.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.83x = 14,318.59 × 5,660.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.83x = 81,044,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,766.14/10,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.92

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