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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.34, 14,236.58 and 5,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.34, 14,236.58 and 5,600.62 is: 7,728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.34 : 14,236.58 = 5,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.34/14,236.58 = 5,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.34x = 14,236.58 × 5,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.34x = 79,733,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733,674.68/10,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.87

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