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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.84, 14,236.85 and 5,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.84, 14,236.85 and 5,601.02 is: 7,729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.84 : 14,236.85 = 5,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.84/14,236.85 = 5,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.84x = 14,236.85 × 5,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.84x = 79,740,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,740,782.40/10,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.19

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