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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.69, 14,228.84 and 5,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.69, 14,228.84 and 5,595.01 is: 7,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.69 : 14,228.84 = 5,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.69/14,228.84 = 5,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.69x = 14,228.84 × 5,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.69x = 79,610,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,610,480.50/10,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.16

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