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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.59, 14,223.08 and 5,590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.59, 14,223.08 and 5,590.86 is: 7,715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.59 : 14,223.08 = 5,590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.59/14,223.08 = 5,590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.59x = 14,223.08 × 5,590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.59x = 79,519,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,519,221.09/10,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.38

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