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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.84, 14,230.35 and 5,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.84, 14,230.35 and 5,596.14 is: 7,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.84 : 14,230.35 = 5,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.84/14,230.35 = 5,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.84x = 14,230.35 × 5,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.84x = 79,635,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635,030.85/10,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.68

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