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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.03, 14,241.70 and 5,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.03, 14,241.70 and 5,604.31 is: 7,733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.03 : 14,241.70 = 5,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.03/14,241.70 = 5,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.03x = 14,241.70 × 5,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.03x = 79,814,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814,901.73/10,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.98

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