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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.13, 14,230.67 and 5,596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.13, 14,230.67 and 5,596.31 is: 7,722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.13 : 14,230.67 = 5,596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.13/14,230.67 = 5,596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.13x = 14,230.67 × 5,596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.13x = 79,639,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,639,212.85/10,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.87

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