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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.58, 14,325.15 and 5,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.58, 14,325.15 and 5,664.82 is: 7,817.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.58 : 14,325.15 = 5,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.58/14,325.15 = 5,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.58x = 14,325.15 × 5,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.58x = 81,149,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,149,396.22/10,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.42

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