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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.96, 14,318.96 and 5,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.96, 14,318.96 and 5,660.24 is: 7,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.96 : 14,318.96 = 5,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.96/14,318.96 = 5,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.96x = 14,318.96 × 5,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.96x = 81,048,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048,750.15/10,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.20

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