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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.66, 14,221.71 and 5,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.66, 14,221.71 and 5,589.84 is: 7,713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.66 : 14,221.71 = 5,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.66/14,221.71 = 5,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.66x = 14,221.71 × 5,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.66x = 79,497,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,497,083.43/10,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.92

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