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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.91, 14,230.42 and 5,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.91, 14,230.42 and 5,596.19 is: 7,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.91 : 14,230.42 = 5,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.91/14,230.42 = 5,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.91x = 14,230.42 × 5,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.91x = 79,636,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,636,102.32/10,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.73

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