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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.85, 14,234.48 and 5,599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.85, 14,234.48 and 5,599.13 is: 7,726.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.85 : 14,234.48 = 5,599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.85/14,234.48 = 5,599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.85x = 14,234.48 × 5,599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.85x = 79,700,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,700,704.00/10,314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.79

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