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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.79, 14,237.16 and 5,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.79, 14,237.16 and 5,601.08 is: 7,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.79 : 14,237.16 = 5,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.79/14,237.16 = 5,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.79x = 14,237.16 × 5,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.79x = 79,743,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,743,400.95/10,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.48

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