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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.58, 14,226.83 and 5,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.58, 14,226.83 and 5,593.76 is: 7,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.58 : 14,226.83 = 5,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.58/14,226.83 = 5,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.58x = 14,226.83 × 5,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.58x = 79,581,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,581,472.58/10,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.18

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