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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.87, 14,235.89 and 5,600.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.87, 14,235.89 and 5,600.15 is: 7,728.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.87 : 14,235.89 = 5,600.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.87/14,235.89 = 5,600.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.87x = 14,235.89 × 5,600.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.87x = 79,723,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723,126.97/10,315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.20

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