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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.95, 14,222.30 and 5,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.95, 14,222.30 and 5,590.32 is: 7,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.95 : 14,222.30 = 5,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.95/14,222.30 = 5,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.95x = 14,222.30 × 5,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.95x = 79,507,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,507,180.18/10,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,714.69

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