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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.70, 14,235.66 and 5,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.70, 14,235.66 and 5,599.98 is: 7,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.70 : 14,235.66 = 5,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.70/14,235.66 = 5,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.70x = 14,235.66 × 5,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.70x = 79,719,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,719,411.29/10,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.97

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