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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.98, 14,241.72 and 5,604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.98, 14,241.72 and 5,604.25 is: 7,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.98 : 14,241.72 = 5,604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.98/14,241.72 = 5,604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.98x = 14,241.72 × 5,604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.98x = 79,814,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814,159.31/10,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.95

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