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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.79, 14,231.63 and 5,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.79, 14,231.63 and 5,597.03 is: 7,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.79 : 14,231.63 = 5,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.79/14,231.63 = 5,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.79x = 14,231.63 × 5,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.79x = 79,654,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654,909.63/10,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.90

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