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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.81, 14,237.28 and 5,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.81, 14,237.28 and 5,601.10 is: 7,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.81 : 14,237.28 = 5,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.81/14,237.28 = 5,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.81x = 14,237.28 × 5,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.81x = 79,744,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,744,393.41/10,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.56

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