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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.08, 14,230.68 and 5,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.08, 14,230.68 and 5,596.36 is: 7,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.08 : 14,230.68 = 5,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.08/14,230.68 = 5,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.08x = 14,230.68 × 5,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.08x = 79,639,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,639,946.59/10,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.98

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