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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.89, 14,238.71 and 5,602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.89, 14,238.71 and 5,602.07 is: 7,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.89 : 14,238.71 = 5,602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.89/14,238.71 = 5,602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.89x = 14,238.71 × 5,602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.89x = 79,766,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,766,250.13/10,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.87

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