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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.59, 14,220.38 and 5,588.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.59, 14,220.38 and 5,588.95 is: 7,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.59 : 14,220.38 = 5,588.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.59/14,220.38 = 5,588.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.59x = 14,220.38 × 5,588.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.59x = 79,476,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,476,992.80/10,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,712.78

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