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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.94, 14,229.24 and 5,595.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.94, 14,229.24 and 5,595.33 is: 7,721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.94 : 14,229.24 = 5,595.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.94/14,229.24 = 5,595.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.94x = 14,229.24 × 5,595.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.94x = 79,617,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617,293.45/10,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.63

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