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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.20, 14,222.52 and 5,590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.20, 14,222.52 and 5,590.47 is: 7,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.20 : 14,222.52 = 5,590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.20/14,222.52 = 5,590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.20x = 14,222.52 × 5,590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.20x = 79,510,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510,571.38/10,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,714.83

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