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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.08, 14,318.94 and 5,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.08, 14,318.94 and 5,660.32 is: 7,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.08 : 14,318.94 = 5,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.08/14,318.94 = 5,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.08x = 14,318.94 × 5,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.08x = 81,049,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049,782.46/10,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.21

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