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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.70, 14,234.57 and 5,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.70, 14,234.57 and 5,599.28 is: 7,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.70 : 14,234.57 = 5,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.70/14,234.57 = 5,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.70x = 14,234.57 × 5,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.70x = 79,703,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703,357.11/10,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.17

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