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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.96, 14,234.65 and 5,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.96, 14,234.65 and 5,599.24 is: 7,726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.96 : 14,234.65 = 5,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.96/14,234.65 = 5,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.96x = 14,234.65 × 5,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.96x = 79,703,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703,221.67/10,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.95

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