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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.62, 14,231.50 and 5,596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.62, 14,231.50 and 5,596.90 is: 7,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.62 : 14,231.50 = 5,596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.62/14,231.50 = 5,596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.62x = 14,231.50 × 5,596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.62x = 79,652,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652,232.78/10,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.77

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