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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.06, 14,215.33 and 5,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.06, 14,215.33 and 5,585.33 is: 7,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.06 : 14,215.33 = 5,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.06/14,215.33 = 5,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.06x = 14,215.33 × 5,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.06x = 79,397,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,397,309.11/10,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.68

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