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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.80, 14,233.06 and 5,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.80, 14,233.06 and 5,598.08 is: 7,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.80 : 14,233.06 = 5,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.80/14,233.06 = 5,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.80x = 14,233.06 × 5,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.80x = 79,677,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,677,780.53/10,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.36

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