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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.60, 14,236.96 and 5,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.60, 14,236.96 and 5,600.88 is: 7,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.60 : 14,236.96 = 5,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.60/14,236.96 = 5,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.60x = 14,236.96 × 5,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.60x = 79,739,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739,504.52/10,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.24

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