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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.96, 14,234.64 and 5,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.96, 14,234.64 and 5,599.25 is: 7,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.96 : 14,234.64 = 5,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.96/14,234.64 = 5,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.96x = 14,234.64 × 5,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.96x = 79,703,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703,236.85/10,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.96

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