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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.96, 14,230.54 and 5,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.96, 14,230.54 and 5,596.24 is: 7,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.96 : 14,230.54 = 5,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.96/14,230.54 = 5,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.96x = 14,230.54 × 5,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.96x = 79,637,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637,517.17/10,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.83

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