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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.62, 14,232.96 and 5,597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.62, 14,232.96 and 5,597.89 is: 7,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.62 : 14,232.96 = 5,597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.62/14,232.96 = 5,597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.62x = 14,232.96 × 5,597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.62x = 79,674,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674,508.87/10,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.18

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