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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.84, 14,233.11 and 5,598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.84, 14,233.11 and 5,598.14 is: 7,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.84 : 14,233.11 = 5,598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.84/14,233.11 = 5,598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.84x = 14,233.11 × 5,598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.84x = 79,678,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678,942.42/10,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.44

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