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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.55, 14,236.85 and 5,600.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.55, 14,236.85 and 5,600.83 is: 7,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.55 : 14,236.85 = 5,600.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.55/14,236.85 = 5,600.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.55x = 14,236.85 × 5,600.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.55x = 79,738,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738,176.59/10,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.15

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