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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.09, 14,235.81 and 5,600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.09, 14,235.81 and 5,600.27 is: 7,728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.09 : 14,235.81 = 5,600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.09/14,235.81 = 5,600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.09x = 14,235.81 × 5,600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.09x = 79,724,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,724,308.49/10,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.16

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