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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.04, 14,238.96 and 5,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.04, 14,238.96 and 5,602.32 is: 7,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.04 : 14,238.96 = 5,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.04/14,238.96 = 5,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.04x = 14,238.96 × 5,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.04x = 79,771,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771,210.39/10,318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.24

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