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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.66, 14,238.67 and 5,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.66, 14,238.67 and 5,602.24 is: 7,731.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.66 : 14,238.67 = 5,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.66/14,238.67 = 5,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.66x = 14,238.67 × 5,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.66x = 79,768,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,768,460.92/10,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.26

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