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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.99, 14,229.43 and 5,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.99, 14,229.43 and 5,595.26 is: 7,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.99 : 14,229.43 = 5,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.99/14,229.43 = 5,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.99x = 14,229.43 × 5,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.99x = 79,617,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617,382.09/10,310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.60

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