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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.96, 14,224.98 and 5,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.96, 14,224.98 and 5,592.24 is: 7,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.96 : 14,224.98 = 5,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.96/14,224.98 = 5,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.96x = 14,224.98 × 5,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.96x = 79,549,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,549,502.16/10,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.29

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