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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.08, 14,231.64 and 5,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.08, 14,231.64 and 5,597.28 is: 7,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.08 : 14,231.64 = 5,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.08/14,231.64 = 5,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.08x = 14,231.64 × 5,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.08x = 79,658,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,658,473.94/10,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.02

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