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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.89, 14,224.71 and 5,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.89, 14,224.71 and 5,592.07 is: 7,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.89 : 14,224.71 = 5,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.89/14,224.71 = 5,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.89x = 14,224.71 × 5,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.89x = 79,545,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,545,574.05/10,307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.96

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