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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.29, 14,228.21 and 5,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.29, 14,228.21 and 5,594.58 is: 7,720.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.29 : 14,228.21 = 5,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.29/14,228.21 = 5,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.29x = 14,228.21 × 5,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.29x = 79,600,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,600,873.09/10,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.53

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