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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.07, 14,318.97 and 5,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.07, 14,318.97 and 5,660.34 is: 7,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.07 : 14,318.97 = 5,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.07/14,318.97 = 5,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.07x = 14,318.97 × 5,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.07x = 81,050,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,050,238.65/10,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.27

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