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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.71, 14,223.33 and 5,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.71, 14,223.33 and 5,591.07 is: 7,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.71 : 14,223.33 = 5,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.71/14,223.33 = 5,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.71x = 14,223.33 × 5,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.71x = 79,523,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,523,633.66/10,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.71

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