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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.71, 14,224.67 and 5,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.71, 14,224.67 and 5,592.02 is: 7,717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.71 : 14,224.67 = 5,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.71/14,224.67 = 5,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.71x = 14,224.67 × 5,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.71x = 79,544,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544,688.68/10,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.01

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