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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.79, 14,228.93 and 5,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.79, 14,228.93 and 5,595.07 is: 7,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.79 : 14,228.93 = 5,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.79/14,228.93 = 5,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.79x = 14,228.93 × 5,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.79x = 79,611,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,611,845.39/10,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.22

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