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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.76, 14,224.34 and 5,591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.76, 14,224.34 and 5,591.94 is: 7,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.76 : 14,224.34 = 5,591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.76/14,224.34 = 5,591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.76x = 14,224.34 × 5,591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.76x = 79,541,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,541,655.82/10,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.68

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