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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.91, 14,241.54 and 5,604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.91, 14,241.54 and 5,604.23 is: 7,733.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.91 : 14,241.54 = 5,604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.91/14,241.54 = 5,604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.91x = 14,241.54 × 5,604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.91x = 79,812,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,812,837.69/10,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.87

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