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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.76, 14,237.13 and 5,601.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.76, 14,237.13 and 5,601.07 is: 7,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.76 : 14,237.13 = 5,601.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.76/14,237.13 = 5,601.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.76x = 14,237.13 × 5,601.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.76x = 79,743,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,743,161.73/10,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.48

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