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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.13, 14,223.92 and 5,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.13, 14,223.92 and 5,591.45 is: 7,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.13 : 14,223.92 = 5,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.13/14,223.92 = 5,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.13x = 14,223.92 × 5,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.13x = 79,532,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532,238.41/10,307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.24

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