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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.96, 14,230.44 and 5,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.96, 14,230.44 and 5,596.14 is: 7,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.96 : 14,230.44 = 5,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.96/14,230.44 = 5,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.96x = 14,230.44 × 5,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.96x = 79,635,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635,534.50/10,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.64

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