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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.65, 14,227.26 and 5,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.65, 14,227.26 and 5,593.92 is: 7,719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.65 : 14,227.26 = 5,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.65/14,227.26 = 5,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.65x = 14,227.26 × 5,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.65x = 79,586,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,586,154.26/10,309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.58

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