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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.21, 14,223.93 and 5,591.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.21, 14,223.93 and 5,591.49 is: 7,716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.21 : 14,223.93 = 5,591.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.21/14,223.93 = 5,591.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.21x = 14,223.93 × 5,591.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.21x = 79,532,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532,962.36/10,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.25

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