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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,378.89, 14,322.49 and 5,663.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,378.89, 14,322.49 and 5,663.07 is: 7,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,378.89 : 14,322.49 = 5,663.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,378.89/14,322.49 = 5,663.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,378.89x = 14,322.49 × 5,663.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,378.89x = 81,109,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,109,249.29/10,378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.83

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