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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.68, 14,235.54 and 5,599.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.68, 14,235.54 and 5,599.95 is: 7,727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.68 : 14,235.54 = 5,599.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.68/14,235.54 = 5,599.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.68x = 14,235.54 × 5,599.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.68x = 79,718,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718,312.22/10,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.88

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