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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.66, 14,238.15 and 5,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.66, 14,238.15 and 5,601.90 is: 7,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.66 : 14,238.15 = 5,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.66/14,238.15 = 5,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.66x = 14,238.15 × 5,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.66x = 79,760,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,760,692.49/10,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.50

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