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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.38, 14,109.81 and 5,625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.38, 14,109.81 and 5,625.35 is: 7,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.38 : 14,109.81 = 5,625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.38/14,109.81 = 5,625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.38x = 14,109.81 × 5,625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.38x = 79,372,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,372,607.41/10,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.07

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