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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.36, 14,222.82 and 5,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.36, 14,222.82 and 5,591.08 is: 7,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.36 : 14,222.82 = 5,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.36/14,222.82 = 5,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.36x = 14,222.82 × 5,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.36x = 79,520,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,520,924.45/10,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.71

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