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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.62, 14,325.36 and 5,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.62, 14,325.36 and 5,664.98 is: 7,817.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.62 : 14,325.36 = 5,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.62/14,325.36 = 5,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.62x = 14,325.36 × 5,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.62x = 81,152,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,152,877.89/10,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.73

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