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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.97, 14,241.33 and 5,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.97, 14,241.33 and 5,604.24 is: 7,733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.97 : 14,241.33 = 5,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.97/14,241.33 = 5,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.97x = 14,241.33 × 5,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.97x = 79,811,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,811,831.24/10,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.73

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