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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.89, 14,235.95 and 5,600.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.89, 14,235.95 and 5,600.07 is: 7,728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.89 : 14,235.95 = 5,600.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.89/14,235.95 = 5,600.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.89x = 14,235.95 × 5,600.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.89x = 79,722,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,722,330.52/10,315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.11

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