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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.73, 14,237.12 and 5,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.73, 14,237.12 and 5,600.91 is: 7,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.73 : 14,237.12 = 5,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.73/14,237.12 = 5,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.73x = 14,237.12 × 5,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.73x = 79,740,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,740,863.67/10,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.27

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