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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.96, 14,233.27 and 5,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.96, 14,233.27 and 5,598.24 is: 7,725.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.96 : 14,233.27 = 5,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.96/14,233.27 = 5,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.96x = 14,233.27 × 5,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.96x = 79,681,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,681,261.44/10,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.57

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