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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.46, 14,220.12 and 5,588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.46, 14,220.12 and 5,588.73 is: 7,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.46 : 14,220.12 = 5,588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.46/14,220.12 = 5,588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.46x = 14,220.12 × 5,588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.46x = 79,472,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472,411.25/10,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,712.43

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