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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.96, 14,238.68 and 5,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.96, 14,238.68 and 5,602.24 is: 7,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.96 : 14,238.68 = 5,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.96/14,238.68 = 5,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.96x = 14,238.68 × 5,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.96x = 79,768,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,768,502.64/10,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.03

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