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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.58, 14,237.88 and 5,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.58, 14,237.88 and 5,601.76 is: 7,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.58 : 14,237.88 = 5,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.58/14,237.88 = 5,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.58x = 14,237.88 × 5,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.58x = 79,757,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,757,130.07/10,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.22

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