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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.64, 14,236.58 and 5,600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.64, 14,236.58 and 5,600.82 is: 7,728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.64 : 14,236.58 = 5,600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.64/14,236.58 = 5,600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.64x = 14,236.58 × 5,600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.64x = 79,736,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,736,536.00/10,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.92

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