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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.08, 14,223.64 and 5,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.08, 14,223.64 and 5,591.32 is: 7,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.08 : 14,223.64 = 5,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.08/14,223.64 = 5,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.08x = 14,223.64 × 5,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.08x = 79,528,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528,922.80/10,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.95

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