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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.82, 14,237.52 and 5,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.82, 14,237.52 and 5,601.42 is: 7,730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.82 : 14,237.52 = 5,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.82/14,237.52 = 5,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.82x = 14,237.52 × 5,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.82x = 79,750,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,750,329.28/10,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.13

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