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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.15, 14,237.74 and 5,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.15, 14,237.74 and 5,601.44 is: 7,730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.15 : 14,237.74 = 5,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.15/14,237.74 = 5,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.15x = 14,237.74 × 5,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.15x = 79,751,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,751,761.15/10,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.02

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