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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.63, 14,319.87 and 5,660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.63, 14,319.87 and 5,660.99 is: 7,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.63 : 14,319.87 = 5,660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.63/14,319.87 = 5,660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.63x = 14,319.87 × 5,660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.63x = 81,064,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,064,640.87/10,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.23

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