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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.72, 14,324.06 and 5,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.72, 14,324.06 and 5,664.11 is: 7,816.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.72 : 14,324.06 = 5,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.72/14,324.06 = 5,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.72x = 14,324.06 × 5,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.72x = 81,132,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,132,951.55/10,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.49

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