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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.48, 14,221.62 and 5,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.48, 14,221.62 and 5,589.72 is: 7,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.48 : 14,221.62 = 5,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.48/14,221.62 = 5,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.48x = 14,221.62 × 5,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.48x = 79,494,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494,873.75/10,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.84

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