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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.06, 14,241.55 and 5,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.06, 14,241.55 and 5,604.37 is: 7,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.06 : 14,241.55 = 5,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.06/14,241.55 = 5,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.06x = 14,241.55 × 5,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.06x = 79,814,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814,915.57/10,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.96

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