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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.35, 14,238.11 and 5,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.35, 14,238.11 and 5,601.63 is: 7,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.35 : 14,238.11 = 5,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.35/14,238.11 = 5,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.35x = 14,238.11 × 5,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.35x = 79,756,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,756,624.12/10,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.34

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